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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.73, 25,450.88 and 15,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.73, 25,450.88 and 15,995.25 is: 23,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.73 : 25,450.88 = 15,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.73/25,450.88 = 15,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.73x = 25,450.88 × 15,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.73x = 407,093,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,093,108.34/16,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.72

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