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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.90, 25,376.84 and 15,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.90, 25,376.84 and 15,089.32 is: 22,611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.90 : 25,376.84 = 15,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.90/25,376.84 = 15,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.90x = 25,376.84 × 15,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.90x = 382,919,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,919,259.35/16,934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,611.25

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