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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.06, 25,382.91 and 15,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.06, 25,382.91 and 15,112.82 is: 22,640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.06 : 25,382.91 = 15,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.06/25,382.91 = 15,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.06x = 25,382.91 × 15,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.06x = 383,607,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,607,349.91/16,943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.97

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