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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.26, 24,878.57 and 15,331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.26, 24,878.57 and 15,331.83 is: 23,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.26 : 24,878.57 = 15,331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.26/24,878.57 = 15,331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.26x = 24,878.57 × 15,331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.26x = 381,433,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,433,929.22/16,549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.40

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