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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.42, 25,588.90 and 15,829.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.42, 25,588.90 and 15,829.01 is: 23,865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.42 : 25,588.90 = 15,829.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.42/25,588.90 = 15,829.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.42x = 25,588.90 × 15,829.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.42x = 405,046,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,046,953.99/16,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,865.01

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