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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.56, 24,556.48 and 15,204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.56, 24,556.48 and 15,204.56 is: 22,920.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.56 : 24,556.48 = 15,204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.56/24,556.48 = 15,204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.56x = 24,556.48 × 15,204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.56x = 373,370,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,370,473.55/16,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,920.84

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