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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.60, 24,657.30 and 15,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.60, 24,657.30 and 15,094.20 is: 22,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.60 : 24,657.30 = 15,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.60/24,657.30 = 15,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.60x = 24,657.30 × 15,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.60x = 372,182,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,182,217.66/16,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.53

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