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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.76, 23,324.07 and 15,125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.76, 23,324.07 and 15,125.29 is: 20,878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.76 : 23,324.07 = 15,125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.76/23,324.07 = 15,125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.76x = 23,324.07 × 15,125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.76x = 352,783,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,783,322.73/16,896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.76

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