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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.45, 25,281.67 and 15,815.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.45, 25,281.67 and 15,815.62 is: 23,723.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.45 : 25,281.67 = 15,815.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.45/25,281.67 = 15,815.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.45x = 25,281.67 × 15,815.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.45x = 399,845,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,845,285.69/16,854.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,723.43

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