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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.94, 24,823.05 and 15,142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.94, 24,823.05 and 15,142.74 is: 22,705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.94 : 24,823.05 = 15,142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.94/24,823.05 = 15,142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.94x = 24,823.05 × 15,142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.94x = 375,888,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,888,992.16/16,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.55

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