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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.62, 24,802.60 and 15,021.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.62, 24,802.60 and 15,021.91 is: 22,437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.62 : 24,802.60 = 15,021.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.62/24,802.60 = 15,021.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.62x = 24,802.60 × 15,021.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.62x = 372,582,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,582,264.82/16,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.12

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