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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.60, 25,011.90 and 15,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.60, 25,011.90 and 15,702.60 is: 23,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.60 : 25,011.90 = 15,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.60/25,011.90 = 15,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.60x = 25,011.90 × 15,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.60x = 392,751,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,751,860.94/16,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.90

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