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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.97, 24,820.72 and 15,006.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.97, 24,820.72 and 15,006.53 is: 22,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.97 : 24,820.72 = 15,006.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.97/24,820.72 = 15,006.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.97x = 24,820.72 × 15,006.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.97x = 372,472,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,472,903.84/16,477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,604.30

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