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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.13, 25,290.96 and 15,692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.13, 25,290.96 and 15,692.45 is: 23,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.13 : 25,290.96 = 15,692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.13/25,290.96 = 15,692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.13x = 25,290.96 × 15,692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.13x = 396,876,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,876,998.80/16,943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,424.07

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