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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.48, 25,296.52 and 15,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.48, 25,296.52 and 15,028.20 is: 22,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.48 : 25,296.52 = 15,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.48/25,296.52 = 15,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.48x = 25,296.52 × 15,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.48x = 380,161,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,161,161.86/16,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.10

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