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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.60, 25,266.90 and 15,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.60, 25,266.90 and 15,999.80 is: 23,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.60 : 25,266.90 = 15,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.60/25,266.90 = 15,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.60x = 25,266.90 × 15,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.60x = 404,265,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,265,346.62/16,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.70

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