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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.38, 25,002.57 and 15,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.38, 25,002.57 and 15,710.96 is: 23,532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.38 : 25,002.57 = 15,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.38/25,002.57 = 15,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.38x = 25,002.57 × 15,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.38x = 392,814,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,814,410.22/16,692.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,532.56

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