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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.06, 25,381.41 and 15,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.06, 25,381.41 and 15,111.82 is: 22,639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.06 : 25,381.41 = 15,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.06/25,381.41 = 15,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.06x = 25,381.41 × 15,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.06x = 383,559,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,559,299.27/16,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,639.47

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