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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.60, 25,322.94 and 15,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.60, 25,322.94 and 15,053.24 is: 22,557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.60 : 25,322.94 = 15,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.60/25,322.94 = 15,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.60x = 25,322.94 × 15,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.60x = 381,192,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,192,293.33/16,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.63

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