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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.94, 24,821.55 and 15,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.94, 24,821.55 and 15,141.74 is: 22,704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.94 : 24,821.55 = 15,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.94/24,821.55 = 15,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.94x = 24,821.55 × 15,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.94x = 375,841,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,841,332.39/16,553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.04

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