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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.69, 24,874.05 and 15,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.69, 24,874.05 and 15,176.18 is: 22,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.69 : 24,874.05 = 15,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.69/24,874.05 = 15,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.69x = 24,874.05 × 15,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.69x = 377,492,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,492,935.76/16,577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,771.15

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