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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.96, 25,209.16 and 15,664.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.96, 25,209.16 and 15,664.33 is: 23,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.96 : 25,209.16 = 15,664.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.96/25,209.16 = 15,664.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.96x = 25,209.16 × 15,664.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.96x = 394,884,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,884,601.26/16,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,540.12

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