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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.60, 25,322.40 and 15,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.60, 25,322.40 and 15,211.20 is: 22,816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.60 : 25,322.40 = 15,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.60/25,322.40 = 15,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.60x = 25,322.40 × 15,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.60x = 385,184,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,184,090.88/16,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,816.80

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