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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.63, 25,137.92 and 15,898.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.63, 25,137.92 and 15,898.41 is: 23,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.63 : 25,137.92 = 15,898.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.63/25,137.92 = 15,898.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.63x = 25,137.92 × 15,898.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.63x = 399,652,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,652,998.45/16,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,789.40

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