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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.09, 24,813.78 and 15,128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.09, 24,813.78 and 15,128.27 is: 22,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.09 : 24,813.78 = 15,128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.09/24,813.78 = 15,128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.09x = 24,813.78 × 15,128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.09x = 375,389,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,389,563.56/16,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,630.07

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