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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.29, 24,731.60 and 15,046.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.29, 24,731.60 and 15,046.91 is: 22,520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.29 : 24,731.60 = 15,046.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.29/24,731.60 = 15,046.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.29x = 24,731.60 × 15,046.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.29x = 372,134,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,134,212.43/16,524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.44

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