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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.84, 25,047.60 and 15,186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.84, 25,047.60 and 15,186.29 is: 22,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.84 : 25,047.60 = 15,186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.84/25,047.60 = 15,186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.84x = 25,047.60 × 15,186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.84x = 380,379,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,379,992.17/16,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.39

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