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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.33, 24,817.14 and 15,130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.33, 24,817.14 and 15,130.53 is: 22,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.33 : 24,817.14 = 15,130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.33/24,817.14 = 15,130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.33x = 24,817.14 × 15,130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.33x = 375,496,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,496,481.28/16,590.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.45

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