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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.59, 23,321.52 and 15,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.59, 23,321.52 and 15,250.34 is: 21,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.59 : 23,321.52 = 15,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.59/23,321.52 = 15,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.59x = 23,321.52 × 15,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.59x = 355,661,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,661,167.62/16,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.62

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