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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.96, 25,198.08 and 15,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.96, 25,198.08 and 15,952 is: 23,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.96 : 25,198.08 = 15,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.96/25,198.08 = 15,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.96x = 25,198.08 × 15,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.96x = 401,959,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,959,772.16/16,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,867.98

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