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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.80, 25,417.20 and 15,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.80, 25,417.20 and 15,250.40 is: 22,810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.80 : 25,417.20 = 15,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.80/25,417.20 = 15,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.80x = 25,417.20 × 15,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.80x = 387,622,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,622,466.88/16,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,810.98

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