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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.42, 25,551.15 and 15,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.42, 25,551.15 and 15,804.08 is: 23,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.42 : 25,551.15 = 15,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.42/25,551.15 = 15,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.42x = 25,551.15 × 15,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.42x = 403,812,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,812,290.94/16,947.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.36

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