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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.98, 25,449.75 and 15,994.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.98, 25,449.75 and 15,994.50 is: 23,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.98 : 25,449.75 = 15,994.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.98/25,449.75 = 15,994.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.98x = 25,449.75 × 15,994.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.98x = 407,056,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,056,026.38/16,972.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.59

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