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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869, 25,271.82 and 15,596.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869, 25,271.82 and 15,596.04 is: 23,364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869 : 25,271.82 = 15,596.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869/25,271.82 = 15,596.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869x = 25,271.82 × 15,596.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869x = 394,140,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,140,315.59/16,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,364.77

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