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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.06, 25,582.30 and 15,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.06, 25,582.30 and 15,824.66 is: 23,858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.06 : 25,582.30 = 15,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.06/25,582.30 = 15,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.06x = 25,582.30 × 15,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.06x = 404,831,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,831,032.04/16,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.42

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