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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.75, 22,924.52 and 15,414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.75, 22,924.52 and 15,414.77 is: 21,293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.75 : 22,924.52 = 15,414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.75/22,924.52 = 15,414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.75x = 22,924.52 × 15,414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.75x = 353,376,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,376,241.20/16,595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.17

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