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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.32, 25,066.68 and 15,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.32, 25,066.68 and 15,803.12 is: 23,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.32 : 25,066.68 = 15,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.32/25,066.68 = 15,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.32x = 25,066.68 × 15,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.32x = 396,131,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,131,752.04/16,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,649.21

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