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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.20, 25,336.80 and 15,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.20, 25,336.80 and 15,076.80 is: 22,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.20 : 25,336.80 = 15,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.20/25,336.80 = 15,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.20x = 25,336.80 × 15,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.20x = 381,997,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,997,866.24/16,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,615.20

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