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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.72, 24,850.08 and 15,552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.72, 24,850.08 and 15,552.96 is: 23,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.72 : 24,850.08 = 15,552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.72/24,850.08 = 15,552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.72x = 24,850.08 × 15,552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.72x = 386,492,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,492,300.24/16,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,329.44

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