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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.32, 24,663.96 and 15,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.32, 24,663.96 and 15,571.28 is: 23,334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.32 : 24,663.96 = 15,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.32/24,663.96 = 15,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.32x = 24,663.96 × 15,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.32x = 384,049,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,049,427.07/16,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,334.67

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