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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,504.52, 24,767.58 and 15,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,504.52, 24,767.58 and 15,169.64 is: 22,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,504.52 : 24,767.58 = 15,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,504.52/24,767.58 = 15,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,504.52x = 24,767.58 × 15,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,504.52x = 375,715,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,715,272.27/16,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.39

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