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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.08, 25,290.70 and 15,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.08, 25,290.70 and 15,194.36 is: 22,806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.08 : 25,290.70 = 15,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.08/25,290.70 = 15,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.08x = 25,290.70 × 15,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.08x = 384,276,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,276,000.45/16,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.94

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