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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.61, 25,377.44 and 15,082.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.61, 25,377.44 and 15,082.63 is: 22,611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.61 : 25,377.44 = 15,082.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.61/25,377.44 = 15,082.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.61x = 25,377.44 × 15,082.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.61x = 382,758,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,758,399.01/16,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,611.49

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