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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.16, 25,161.18 and 15,967.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.16, 25,161.18 and 15,967.72 is: 23,918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.16 : 25,161.18 = 15,967.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.16/25,161.18 = 15,967.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.16x = 25,161.18 × 15,967.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.16x = 401,766,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,766,677.11/16,797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,918.73

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