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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.76, 23,322.69 and 15,124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.76, 23,322.69 and 15,124.29 is: 20,877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.76 : 23,322.69 = 15,124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.76/23,322.69 = 15,124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.76x = 23,322.69 × 15,124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.76x = 352,739,127.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,739,127.14/16,895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,877.38

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