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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.58, 25,482.22 and 15,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.58, 25,482.22 and 15,998.39 is: 24,119.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.58 : 25,482.22 = 15,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.58/25,482.22 = 15,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.58x = 25,482.22 × 15,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.58x = 407,674,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,674,610.11/16,902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,119.07

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