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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.39, 23,362.20 and 15,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.39, 23,362.20 and 15,152.92 is: 20,916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.39 : 23,362.20 = 15,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.39/23,362.20 = 15,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.39x = 23,362.20 × 15,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.39x = 354,005,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,005,547.62/16,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.89

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