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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.39, 25,247.00 and 15,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.39, 25,247.00 and 15,269.72 is: 22,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.39 : 25,247.00 = 15,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.39/25,247.00 = 15,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.39x = 25,247.00 × 15,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.39x = 385,514,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,514,607.61/16,764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.04

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