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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.20, 25,357.08 and 15,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.20, 25,357.08 and 15,986.40 is: 23,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.20 : 25,357.08 = 15,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.20/25,357.08 = 15,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.20x = 25,357.08 × 15,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.20x = 405,368,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,368,423.71/16,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.25

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