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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.46, 25,300.35 and 15,528.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.46, 25,300.35 and 15,528.78 is: 23,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.46 : 25,300.35 = 15,528.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.46/25,300.35 = 15,528.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.46x = 25,300.35 × 15,528.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.46x = 392,883,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,883,569.07/16,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,320.05

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