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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.84, 25,409.52 and 15,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.84, 25,409.52 and 15,013.92 is: 22,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.84 : 25,409.52 = 15,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.84/25,409.52 = 15,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.84x = 25,409.52 × 15,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.84x = 381,496,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,496,500.52/16,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.32

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