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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.32, 25,057.97 and 15,598.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.32, 25,057.97 and 15,598.15 is: 23,397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.32 : 25,057.97 = 15,598.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.32/25,057.97 = 15,598.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.32x = 25,057.97 × 15,598.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.32x = 390,857,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,857,980.35/16,705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,397.22

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