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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.48, 25,272.36 and 15,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.48, 25,272.36 and 15,876.72 is: 23,705.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.48 : 25,272.36 = 15,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.48/25,272.36 = 15,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.48x = 25,272.36 × 15,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.48x = 401,242,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,242,183.46/16,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,705.00

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