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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.44, 23,003.88 and 15,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.44, 23,003.88 and 15,837.52 is: 21,884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.44 : 23,003.88 = 15,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.44/23,003.88 = 15,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.44x = 23,003.88 × 15,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.44x = 364,324,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,324,409.58/16,647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,884.71

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