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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.96, 25,077.60 and 15,380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.96, 25,077.60 and 15,380.28 is: 23,097.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.96 : 25,077.60 = 15,380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.96/25,077.60 = 15,380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.96x = 25,077.60 × 15,380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.96x = 385,700,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,700,509.73/16,698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,097.28

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