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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.80, 25,340.70 and 15,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.80, 25,340.70 and 15,626.60 is: 23,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.80 : 25,340.70 = 15,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.80/25,340.70 = 15,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.80x = 25,340.70 × 15,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.80x = 395,988,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,988,982.62/16,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.90

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