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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.73, 25,542.73 and 15,814.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.73, 25,542.73 and 15,814.57 is: 23,767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.73 : 25,542.73 = 15,814.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.73/25,542.73 = 15,814.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.73x = 25,542.73 × 15,814.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.73x = 403,947,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,947,163.86/16,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,767.57

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