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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,818.60, 25,227.90 and 15,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,818.60, 25,227.90 and 15,004.20 is: 22,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,818.60 : 25,227.90 = 15,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,818.60/25,227.90 = 15,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,818.60x = 25,227.90 × 15,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,818.60x = 378,524,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,524,457.18/16,818.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,506.30

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