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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.18, 23,328.03 and 15,050.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.18, 23,328.03 and 15,050.47 is: 20,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.18 : 23,328.03 = 15,050.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.18/23,328.03 = 15,050.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.18x = 23,328.03 × 15,050.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.18x = 351,097,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,097,815.67/16,942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.30

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