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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.76, 24,930.32 and 15,366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.76, 24,930.32 and 15,366.33 is: 23,100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.76 : 24,930.32 = 15,366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.76/24,930.32 = 15,366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.76x = 24,930.32 × 15,366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.76x = 383,087,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,087,447.29/16,583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,100.16

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