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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.47, 24,811.35 and 15,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.47, 24,811.35 and 15,126.64 is: 22,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.47 : 24,811.35 = 15,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.47/24,811.35 = 15,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.47x = 24,811.35 × 15,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.47x = 375,312,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,312,359.36/16,586.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,627.62

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