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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.98, 24,935.66 and 15,027.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.98, 24,935.66 and 15,027.87 is: 22,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.98 : 24,935.66 = 15,027.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.98/24,935.66 = 15,027.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.98x = 24,935.66 × 15,027.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.98x = 374,729,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,729,931.57/16,615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,552.38

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