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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.48, 25,286.04 and 15,021.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.48, 25,286.04 and 15,021.18 is: 22,519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.48 : 25,286.04 = 15,021.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.48/25,286.04 = 15,021.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.48x = 25,286.04 × 15,021.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.48x = 379,826,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,826,158.33/16,866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,519.59

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