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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.07, 25,349.27 and 15,147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.07, 25,349.27 and 15,147.75 is: 22,711.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.07 : 25,349.27 = 15,147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.07/25,349.27 = 15,147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.07x = 25,349.27 × 15,147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.07x = 383,984,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,984,328.90/16,907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.47

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