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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,931.34, 25,273.58 and 15,544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,931.34, 25,273.58 and 15,544.62 is: 23,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,931.34 : 25,273.58 = 15,544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,931.34/25,273.58 = 15,544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,931.34x = 25,273.58 × 15,544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,931.34x = 392,868,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,868,119.42/16,931.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.60

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