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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.96, 25,207.66 and 15,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.96, 25,207.66 and 15,663.33 is: 23,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.96 : 25,207.66 = 15,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.96/25,207.66 = 15,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.96x = 25,207.66 × 15,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.96x = 394,835,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,835,897.11/16,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,538.62

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