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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.20, 25,357.80 and 15,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.20, 25,357.80 and 15,009.80 is: 22,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.20 : 25,357.80 = 15,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.20/25,357.80 = 15,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.20x = 25,357.80 × 15,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.20x = 380,615,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,615,506.44/16,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.70

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