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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.79, 25,218.75 and 15,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.79, 25,218.75 and 15,932.16 is: 23,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.79 : 25,218.75 = 15,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.79/25,218.75 = 15,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.79x = 25,218.75 × 15,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.79x = 401,789,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,789,160/16,907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,763.55

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