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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.73, 25,544.23 and 15,815.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.73, 25,544.23 and 15,815.57 is: 23,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.73 : 25,544.23 = 15,815.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.73/25,544.23 = 15,815.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.73x = 25,544.23 × 15,815.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.73x = 403,996,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,996,557.66/16,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.08

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