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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.13, 25,075.59 and 15,152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.13, 25,075.59 and 15,152.95 is: 22,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.13 : 25,075.59 = 15,152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.13/25,075.59 = 15,152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.13x = 25,075.59 × 15,152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.13x = 379,969,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,969,281.00/16,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.86

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