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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.60, 25,321.44 and 15,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.60, 25,321.44 and 15,052.24 is: 22,556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.60 : 25,321.44 = 15,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.60/25,321.44 = 15,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.60x = 25,321.44 × 15,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.60x = 381,144,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,144,392.03/16,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,556.13

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