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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.60, 25,286.40 and 15,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.60, 25,286.40 and 15,043.20 is: 22,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.60 : 25,286.40 = 15,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.60/25,286.40 = 15,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.60x = 25,286.40 × 15,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.60x = 380,388,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,388,372.48/16,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.80

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