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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.21, 24,632.30 and 15,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.21, 24,632.30 and 15,503.70 is: 23,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.21 : 24,632.30 = 15,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.21/24,632.30 = 15,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.21x = 24,632.30 × 15,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.21x = 381,891,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,891,920.64/16,508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.46

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