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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.70, 24,266.55 and 15,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.70, 24,266.55 and 15,529.70 is: 23,294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.70 : 24,266.55 = 15,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.70/24,266.55 = 15,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.70x = 24,266.55 × 15,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.70x = 376,852,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,852,241.54/16,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,294.55

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