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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.10, 25,323.69 and 15,053.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.10, 25,323.69 and 15,053.74 is: 22,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.10 : 25,323.69 = 15,053.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.10/25,323.69 = 15,053.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.10x = 25,323.69 × 15,053.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.10x = 381,216,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,216,245.10/16,899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.38

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