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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.80, 25,352.70 and 15,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.80, 25,352.70 and 15,207.40 is: 22,746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.80 : 25,352.70 = 15,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.80/25,352.70 = 15,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.80x = 25,352.70 × 15,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.80x = 385,548,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,548,649.98/16,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,746.50

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