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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.08, 24,793.92 and 15,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.08, 24,793.92 and 15,082.08 is: 22,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.08 : 24,793.92 = 15,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.08/24,793.92 = 15,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.08x = 24,793.92 × 15,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.08x = 373,943,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,943,884.95/16,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.35

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