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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.45, 25,116.86 and 15,772.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.45, 25,116.86 and 15,772.73 is: 23,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.45 : 25,116.86 = 15,772.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.45/25,116.86 = 15,772.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.45x = 25,116.86 × 15,772.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.45x = 396,161,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,161,246.78/16,718.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,696.05

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