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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.11, 25,250.33 and 15,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.11, 25,250.33 and 15,091.32 is: 22,742.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.11 : 25,250.33 = 15,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.11/25,250.33 = 15,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.11x = 25,250.33 × 15,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.11x = 381,060,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,060,683.88/16,755.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.96

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