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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.16, 25,353.09 and 15,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.16, 25,353.09 and 15,647.28 is: 23,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.16 : 25,353.09 = 15,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.16/25,353.09 = 15,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.16x = 25,353.09 × 15,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.16x = 396,706,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,706,898.10/16,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.27

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