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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.29, 25,283.61 and 15,108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.29, 25,283.61 and 15,108.66 is: 22,639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.29 : 25,283.61 = 15,108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.29/25,283.61 = 15,108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.29x = 25,283.61 × 15,108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.29x = 382,001,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,001,467.06/16,873.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,639.42

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