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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.37, 25,063.61 and 15,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.37, 25,063.61 and 15,889.86 is: 23,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.37 : 25,063.61 = 15,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.37/25,063.61 = 15,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.37x = 25,063.61 × 15,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.37x = 398,257,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,257,253.99/16,692.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.64

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