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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.66, 24,861.69 and 15,495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.66, 24,861.69 and 15,495.90 is: 23,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.66 : 24,861.69 = 15,495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.66/24,861.69 = 15,495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.66x = 24,861.69 × 15,495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.66x = 385,254,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,254,262.07/16,545.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,284.31

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