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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.44, 23,287.77 and 15,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.44, 23,287.77 and 15,098.97 is: 20,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.44 : 23,287.77 = 15,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.44/23,287.77 = 15,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.44x = 23,287.77 × 15,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.44x = 351,621,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,621,340.60/16,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.45

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