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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.50, 25,136.24 and 15,897.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.50, 25,136.24 and 15,897.29 is: 23,787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.50 : 25,136.24 = 15,897.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.50/25,136.24 = 15,897.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.50x = 25,136.24 × 15,897.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.50x = 399,597,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,597,891.62/16,798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,787.71

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