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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.13, 24,704.74 and 15,548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.13, 24,704.74 and 15,548.55 is: 23,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.13 : 24,704.74 = 15,548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.13/24,704.74 = 15,548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.13x = 24,704.74 × 15,548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.13x = 384,122,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,122,885.13/16,508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.71

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