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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.80, 25,333.20 and 15,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.80, 25,333.20 and 15,194.40 is: 22,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.80 : 25,333.20 = 15,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.80/25,333.20 = 15,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.80x = 25,333.20 × 15,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.80x = 384,922,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,922,774.08/16,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.01

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