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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.38, 25,085.60 and 15,211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.38, 25,085.60 and 15,211.74 is: 22,720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.38 : 25,085.60 = 15,211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.38/25,085.60 = 15,211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.38x = 25,085.60 × 15,211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.38x = 381,595,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,595,548.89/16,795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,720.27

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