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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.80, 25,360.20 and 15,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.80, 25,360.20 and 15,999.60 is: 23,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.80 : 25,360.20 = 15,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.80/25,360.20 = 15,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.80x = 25,360.20 × 15,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.80x = 405,753,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,753,055.92/16,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.40

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