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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.56, 24,557.99 and 15,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.56, 24,557.99 and 15,205.56 is: 22,922.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.56 : 24,557.99 = 15,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.56/24,557.99 = 15,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.56x = 24,557.99 × 15,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.56x = 373,417,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,417,990.42/16,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,922.35

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