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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.04, 24,521.64 and 15,517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.04, 24,521.64 and 15,517.90 is: 23,129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.04 : 24,521.64 = 15,517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.04/24,521.64 = 15,517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.04x = 24,521.64 × 15,517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.04x = 380,524,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,524,357.36/16,452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.31

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