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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.35, 25,092.53 and 16,469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.35, 25,092.53 and 16,469.15 is: 24,703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.35 : 25,092.53 = 16,469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.35/25,092.53 = 16,469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.35x = 25,092.53 × 16,469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.35x = 413,252,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,252,558.10/16,728.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.73

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