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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.50, 25,043.91 and 15,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.50, 25,043.91 and 15,059.44 is: 22,693.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.50 : 25,043.91 = 15,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.50/25,043.91 = 15,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.50x = 25,043.91 × 15,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.50x = 377,147,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,147,260.01/16,619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.06

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