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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.55, 25,164.34 and 15,472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.55, 25,164.34 and 15,472.41 is: 23,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.55 : 25,164.34 = 15,472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.55/25,164.34 = 15,472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.55x = 25,164.34 × 15,472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.55x = 389,352,985.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,352,985.86/16,877.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,069.28

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