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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.81, 24,703.49 and 15,309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.81, 24,703.49 and 15,309.82 is: 22,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.81 : 24,703.49 = 15,309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.81/24,703.49 = 15,309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.81x = 24,703.49 × 15,309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.81x = 378,205,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,205,985.27/16,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,819.50

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