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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.90, 25,373.84 and 15,087.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.90, 25,373.84 and 15,087.32 is: 22,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.90 : 25,373.84 = 15,087.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.90/25,373.84 = 15,087.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.90x = 25,373.84 × 15,087.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.90x = 382,823,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,823,243.71/16,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.25

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