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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.70, 25,367.55 and 15,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.70, 25,367.55 and 15,550.90 is: 23,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.70 : 25,367.55 = 15,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.70/25,367.55 = 15,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.70x = 25,367.55 × 15,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.70x = 394,488,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,488,233.30/16,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,326.35

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