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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.05, 24,532.67 and 15,558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.05, 24,532.67 and 15,558.21 is: 23,337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.05 : 24,532.67 = 15,558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.05/24,532.67 = 15,558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.05x = 24,532.67 × 15,558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.05x = 381,684,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,684,470.62/16,355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,337.41

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