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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.80, 25,004.70 and 15,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.80, 25,004.70 and 15,568.20 is: 23,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.80 : 25,004.70 = 15,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.80/25,004.70 = 15,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.80x = 25,004.70 × 15,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.80x = 389,278,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,278,170.54/16,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,352.30

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