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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,876.12, 25,280.32 and 15,498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,876.12, 25,280.32 and 15,498.22 is: 23,216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,876.12 : 25,280.32 = 15,498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,876.12/25,280.32 = 15,498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,876.12x = 25,280.32 × 15,498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,876.12x = 391,799,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,799,961.03/16,876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.23

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