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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,945.92, 25,548.89 and 15,802.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,945.92, 25,548.89 and 15,802.58 is: 23,825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,945.92 : 25,548.89 = 15,802.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,945.92/25,548.89 = 15,802.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,945.92x = 25,548.89 × 15,802.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,945.92x = 403,738,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,738,171.38/16,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.10

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