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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.51, 24,926.94 and 15,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.51, 24,926.94 and 15,364.08 is: 23,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.51 : 24,926.94 = 15,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.51/24,926.94 = 15,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.51x = 24,926.94 × 15,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.51x = 382,979,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,979,500.32/16,581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,096.78

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