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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.10, 25,266.15 and 15,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.10, 25,266.15 and 15,029.70 is: 22,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.10 : 25,266.15 = 15,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.10/25,266.15 = 15,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.10x = 25,266.15 × 15,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.10x = 379,742,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,742,654.66/16,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.55

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