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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.41, 25,351.97 and 15,646.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.41, 25,351.97 and 15,646.53 is: 23,521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.41 : 25,351.97 = 15,646.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.41/25,351.97 = 15,646.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.41x = 25,351.97 × 15,646.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.41x = 396,670,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,670,280.93/16,864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,521.15

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