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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,981.70, 25,472.55 and 15,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,981.70, 25,472.55 and 15,167.30 is: 22,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,981.70 : 25,472.55 = 15,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,981.70/25,472.55 = 15,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,981.70x = 25,472.55 × 15,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,981.70x = 386,349,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,349,807.62/16,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,750.95

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