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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.73, 23,152.13 and 15,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.73, 23,152.13 and 15,067.52 is: 20,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.73 : 23,152.13 = 15,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.73/23,152.13 = 15,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.73x = 23,152.13 × 15,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.73x = 348,845,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,845,134.04/16,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.07

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