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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.60, 25,497.90 and 15,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.60, 25,497.90 and 15,270.60 is: 22,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.60 : 25,497.90 = 15,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.60/25,497.90 = 15,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.60x = 25,497.90 × 15,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.60x = 389,368,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,368,231.74/16,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.90

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