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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.60, 25,008.90 and 15,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.60, 25,008.90 and 15,002.20 is: 22,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.60 : 25,008.90 = 15,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.60/25,008.90 = 15,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.60x = 25,008.90 × 15,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.60x = 375,188,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,188,519.58/16,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.30

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