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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.30, 25,474.05 and 15,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.30, 25,474.05 and 15,244.30 is: 22,844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.30 : 25,474.05 = 15,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.30/25,474.05 = 15,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.30x = 25,474.05 × 15,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.30x = 388,334,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,334,060.42/16,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,844.12

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