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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.74, 25,150.31 and 15,795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.74, 25,150.31 and 15,795.05 is: 23,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.74 : 25,150.31 = 15,795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.74/25,150.31 = 15,795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.74x = 25,150.31 × 15,795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.74x = 397,250,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,250,317.70/16,740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,729.56

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