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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,956.98, 25,275.52 and 15,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,956.98, 25,275.52 and 15,695.36 is: 23,394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,956.98 : 25,275.52 = 15,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,956.98/25,275.52 = 15,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,956.98x = 25,275.52 × 15,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,956.98x = 396,708,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,708,278.83/16,956.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,394.98

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