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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.88, 25,377.26 and 15,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.88, 25,377.26 and 15,170.66 is: 22,708.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.88 : 25,377.26 = 15,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.88/25,377.26 = 15,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.88x = 25,377.26 × 15,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.88x = 384,989,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,989,783.19/16,953.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.06

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