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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.30, 25,472.55 and 15,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.30, 25,472.55 and 15,243.30 is: 22,842.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.30 : 25,472.55 = 15,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.30/25,472.55 = 15,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.30x = 25,472.55 × 15,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.30x = 388,285,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,285,721.42/16,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,842.62

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