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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.72, 24,853.08 and 15,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.72, 24,853.08 and 15,554.96 is: 23,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.72 : 24,853.08 = 15,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.72/24,853.08 = 15,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.72x = 24,853.08 × 15,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.72x = 386,588,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,588,665.28/16,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.44

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