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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.30, 25,497.45 and 15,896.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.30, 25,497.45 and 15,896.70 is: 23,845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.30 : 25,497.45 = 15,896.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.30/25,497.45 = 15,896.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.30x = 25,497.45 × 15,896.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.30x = 405,325,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,325,313.42/16,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,845.05

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