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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.50, 25,042.40 and 15,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.50, 25,042.40 and 15,058.44 is: 22,691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.50 : 25,042.40 = 15,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.50/25,042.40 = 15,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.50x = 25,042.40 × 15,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.50x = 377,099,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,099,459.03/16,618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,691.55

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