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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.20, 25,326.30 and 15,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.20, 25,326.30 and 15,732.20 is: 23,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.20 : 25,326.30 = 15,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.20/25,326.30 = 15,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.20x = 25,326.30 × 15,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.20x = 398,438,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,438,416.86/16,884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.30

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