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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.40, 25,376.09 and 15,088.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.40, 25,376.09 and 15,088.82 is: 22,610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.40 : 25,376.09 = 15,088.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.40/25,376.09 = 15,088.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.40x = 25,376.09 × 15,088.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.40x = 382,895,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,895,254.31/16,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,610.50

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