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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.03, 23,366.55 and 15,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.03, 23,366.55 and 15,885 is: 21,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.03 : 23,366.55 = 15,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.03/23,366.55 = 15,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.03x = 23,366.55 × 15,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.03x = 371,177,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,177,646.75/16,968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,875.12

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