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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.07, 25,284.10 and 15,817.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.07, 25,284.10 and 15,817.25 is: 23,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.07 : 25,284.10 = 15,817.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.07/25,284.10 = 15,817.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.07x = 25,284.10 × 15,817.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.07x = 399,924,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,924,930.73/16,856.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.87

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