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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.20, 25,169.70 and 15,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.20, 25,169.70 and 15,062.60 is: 22,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.20 : 25,169.70 = 15,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.20/25,169.70 = 15,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.20x = 25,169.70 × 15,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.20x = 379,121,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,121,123.22/16,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,550.36

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