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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.43, 23,279.48 and 15,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.43, 23,279.48 and 15,092.96 is: 20,834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.43 : 23,279.48 = 15,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.43/23,279.48 = 15,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.43x = 23,279.48 × 15,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.43x = 351,356,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,356,068.60/16,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.16

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