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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.58, 25,270.38 and 15,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.58, 25,270.38 and 15,180.75 is: 22,786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.58 : 25,270.38 = 15,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.58/25,270.38 = 15,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.58x = 25,270.38 × 15,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.58x = 383,623,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,623,321.19/16,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.46

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