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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.05, 25,357.58 and 15,210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.05, 25,357.58 and 15,210.65 is: 22,751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.05 : 25,357.58 = 15,210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.05/25,357.58 = 15,210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.05x = 25,357.58 × 15,210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.05x = 385,705,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,705,198.17/16,953.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.38

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