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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.90, 24,769.96 and 15,099.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.90, 24,769.96 and 15,099.09 is: 22,586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.90 : 24,769.96 = 15,099.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.90/24,769.96 = 15,099.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.90x = 24,769.96 × 15,099.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.90x = 374,003,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,003,855.34/16,558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,586.27

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