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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.02, 24,812.37 and 15,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.02, 24,812.37 and 15,574.44 is: 23,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.02 : 24,812.37 = 15,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.02/24,812.37 = 15,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.02x = 24,812.37 × 15,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.02x = 386,438,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,438,767.82/16,561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,334.24

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