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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.05, 24,909.15 and 15,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.05, 24,909.15 and 15,994.55 is: 23,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.05 : 24,909.15 = 15,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.05/24,909.15 = 15,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.05x = 24,909.15 × 15,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.05x = 398,410,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,410,645.13/16,602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.68

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