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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.28, 24,856.56 and 15,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.28, 24,856.56 and 15,165 is: 22,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.28 : 24,856.56 = 15,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.28/24,856.56 = 15,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.28x = 24,856.56 × 15,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.28x = 376,949,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,949,732.40/16,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.94

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