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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.80, 25,010.70 and 15,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.80, 25,010.70 and 15,572.20 is: 23,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.80 : 25,010.70 = 15,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.80/25,010.70 = 15,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.80x = 25,010.70 × 15,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.80x = 389,471,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,471,622.54/16,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,358.30

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