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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.19, 25,311.14 and 15,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.19, 25,311.14 and 15,619.30 is: 23,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.19 : 25,311.14 = 15,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.19/25,311.14 = 15,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.19x = 25,311.14 × 15,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.19x = 395,342,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,342,289.00/16,837.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.30

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