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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.39, 25,248.50 and 15,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.39, 25,248.50 and 15,270.72 is: 22,997.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.39 : 25,248.50 = 15,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.39/25,248.50 = 15,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.39x = 25,248.50 × 15,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.39x = 385,562,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,562,773.92/16,765.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.54

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