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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.50, 25,137.73 and 15,898.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.50, 25,137.73 and 15,898.29 is: 23,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.50 : 25,137.73 = 15,898.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.50/25,137.73 = 15,898.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.50x = 25,137.73 × 15,898.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.50x = 399,646,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,646,921.48/16,799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,789.22

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