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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.36, 25,033.80 and 15,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.36, 25,033.80 and 15,767.59 is: 23,688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.36 : 25,033.80 = 15,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.36/25,033.80 = 15,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.36x = 25,033.80 × 15,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.36x = 394,722,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,722,694.54/16,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,688.06

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