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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.68, 23,281.20 and 15,094.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.68, 23,281.20 and 15,094.21 is: 20,835.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.68 : 23,281.20 = 15,094.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.68/23,281.20 = 15,094.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.68x = 23,281.20 × 15,094.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.68x = 351,411,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,411,321.85/16,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.88

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