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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.09, 24,810.79 and 15,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.09, 24,810.79 and 15,126.27 is: 22,627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.09 : 24,810.79 = 15,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.09/24,810.79 = 15,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.09x = 24,810.79 × 15,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.09x = 375,294,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,294,508.77/16,586.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,627.06

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