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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.64, 23,507.80 and 16,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.64, 23,507.80 and 16,425.76 is: 22,804.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.64 : 23,507.80 = 16,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.64/23,507.80 = 16,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.64x = 23,507.80 × 16,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.64x = 386,133,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,133,480.93/16,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.09

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