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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.72, 24,851.58 and 15,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.72, 24,851.58 and 15,553.96 is: 23,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.72 : 24,851.58 = 15,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.72/24,851.58 = 15,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.72x = 24,851.58 × 15,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.72x = 386,540,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,540,481.26/16,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,330.94

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