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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.40, 25,487.10 and 15,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.40, 25,487.10 and 15,762.60 is: 23,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.40 : 25,487.10 = 15,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.40/25,487.10 = 15,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.40x = 25,487.10 × 15,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.40x = 401,742,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,742,962.46/16,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,643.90

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