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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.52, 25,337.04 and 15,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.52, 25,337.04 and 15,365.52 is: 23,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.52 : 25,337.04 = 15,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.52/25,337.04 = 15,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.52x = 25,337.04 × 15,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.52x = 389,316,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,316,794.86/16,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.76

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