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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.70, 25,339.05 and 15,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.70, 25,339.05 and 15,740.70 is: 23,611.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.70 : 25,339.05 = 15,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.70/25,339.05 = 15,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.70x = 25,339.05 × 15,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.70x = 398,854,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,854,384.34/16,892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,611.05

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