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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.83, 24,932.32 and 15,469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.83, 24,932.32 and 15,469.47 is: 23,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.83 : 24,932.32 = 15,469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.83/24,932.32 = 15,469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.83x = 24,932.32 × 15,469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.83x = 385,689,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,689,737.60/16,702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.28

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