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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.93, 25,314.89 and 15,708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.93, 25,314.89 and 15,708.25 is: 23,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.93 : 25,314.89 = 15,708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.93/25,314.89 = 15,708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.93x = 25,314.89 × 15,708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.93x = 397,652,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,652,479.01/16,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.97

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