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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.04, 25,254.48 and 15,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.04, 25,254.48 and 15,256.28 is: 22,834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.04 : 25,254.48 = 15,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.04/25,254.48 = 15,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.04x = 25,254.48 × 15,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.04x = 385,289,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,289,418.13/16,873.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,834.62

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