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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.60, 25,349.40 and 15,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.60, 25,349.40 and 15,056.40 is: 22,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.60 : 25,349.40 = 15,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.60/25,349.40 = 15,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.60x = 25,349.40 × 15,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.60x = 381,670,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,670,706.16/16,899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.60

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