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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.57, 22,928.40 and 15,417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.57, 22,928.40 and 15,417.59 is: 21,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.57 : 22,928.40 = 15,417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.57/22,928.40 = 15,417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.57x = 22,928.40 × 15,417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.57x = 353,500,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,500,555.91/16,598.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.06

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