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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.32, 25,280.28 and 15,420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.32, 25,280.28 and 15,420.72 is: 23,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.32 : 25,280.28 = 15,420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.32/25,280.28 = 15,420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.32x = 25,280.28 × 15,420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.32x = 389,840,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,840,119.40/16,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,116.27

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