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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.80, 25,204.20 and 15,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.80, 25,204.20 and 15,535.60 is: 23,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.80 : 25,204.20 = 15,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.80/25,204.20 = 15,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.80x = 25,204.20 × 15,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.80x = 391,562,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,562,369.52/16,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,303.40

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