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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.91, 24,837.80 and 15,450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.91, 24,837.80 and 15,450.05 is: 23,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.91 : 24,837.80 = 15,450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.91/24,837.80 = 15,450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.91x = 24,837.80 × 15,450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.91x = 383,745,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,745,251.89/16,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,215.21

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