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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.51, 25,242.80 and 15,800.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.51, 25,242.80 and 15,800.92 is: 23,701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.51 : 25,242.80 = 15,800.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.51/25,242.80 = 15,800.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.51x = 25,242.80 × 15,800.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.51x = 398,859,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,859,574.36/16,828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,701.42

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