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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.50, 25,046.93 and 15,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.50, 25,046.93 and 15,061.44 is: 22,696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.50 : 25,046.93 = 15,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.50/25,046.93 = 15,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.50x = 25,046.93 × 15,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.50x = 377,242,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,242,833.38/16,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,696.08

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