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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.09, 24,812.28 and 15,127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.09, 24,812.28 and 15,127.27 is: 22,628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.09 : 24,812.28 = 15,127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.09/24,812.28 = 15,127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.09x = 24,812.28 × 15,127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.09x = 375,342,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,342,058.88/16,587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,628.57

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