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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.32, 25,065.18 and 15,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.32, 25,065.18 and 15,802.12 is: 23,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.32 : 25,065.18 = 15,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.32/25,065.18 = 15,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.32x = 25,065.18 × 15,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.32x = 396,082,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,082,982.18/16,749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,647.71

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