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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.94, 24,824.55 and 15,143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.94, 24,824.55 and 15,143.74 is: 22,707.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.94 : 24,824.55 = 15,143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.94/24,824.55 = 15,143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.94x = 24,824.55 × 15,143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.94x = 375,936,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,936,406.69/16,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.04

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