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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.80, 25,348.20 and 15,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.80, 25,348.20 and 15,732.40 is: 23,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.80 : 25,348.20 = 15,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.80/25,348.20 = 15,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.80x = 25,348.20 × 15,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.80x = 398,788,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,788,021.68/16,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.60

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