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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.75, 25,432.18 and 15,860.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.75, 25,432.18 and 15,860.68 is: 23,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.75 : 25,432.18 = 15,860.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.75/25,432.18 = 15,860.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.75x = 25,432.18 × 15,860.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.75x = 403,371,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,371,565.45/16,924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,833.24

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