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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.98, 25,282.29 and 15,018.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.98, 25,282.29 and 15,018.68 is: 22,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.98 : 25,282.29 = 15,018.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.98/25,282.29 = 15,018.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.98x = 25,282.29 × 15,018.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.98x = 379,706,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,706,623.18/16,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.84

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