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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.52, 24,766.08 and 15,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.52, 24,766.08 and 15,168.64 is: 22,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.52 : 24,766.08 = 15,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.52/24,766.08 = 15,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.52x = 24,766.08 × 15,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.52x = 375,667,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,667,751.73/16,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,762.89

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