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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.78, 24,868.17 and 15,858.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.78, 24,868.17 and 15,858.89 is: 23,788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.78 : 24,868.17 = 15,858.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.78/24,868.17 = 15,858.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.78x = 24,868.17 × 15,858.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.78x = 394,381,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,381,493.24/16,578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,788.34

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