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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.10, 25,221.15 and 15,501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.10, 25,221.15 and 15,501.90 is: 23,252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.10 : 25,221.15 = 15,501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.10/25,221.15 = 15,501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.10x = 25,221.15 × 15,501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.10x = 390,975,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,975,745.19/16,814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.85

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