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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.42, 25,546.62 and 15,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.42, 25,546.62 and 15,801.08 is: 23,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.42 : 25,546.62 = 15,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.42/25,546.62 = 15,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.42x = 25,546.62 × 15,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.42x = 403,664,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,664,117.87/16,944.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,822.83

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