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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.84, 24,750.66 and 15,196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.84, 24,750.66 and 15,196.74 is: 22,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.84 : 24,750.66 = 15,196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.84/24,750.66 = 15,196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.84x = 24,750.66 × 15,196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.84x = 376,129,344.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,129,344.85/16,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.21

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