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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.18, 23,326.65 and 15,049.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.18, 23,326.65 and 15,049.47 is: 20,721.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.18 : 23,326.65 = 15,049.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.18/23,326.65 = 15,049.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.18x = 23,326.65 × 15,049.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.18x = 351,053,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,053,719.38/16,941.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.92

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