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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.70, 24,932.55 and 15,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.70, 24,932.55 and 15,260.90 is: 22,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.70 : 24,932.55 = 15,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.70/24,932.55 = 15,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.70x = 24,932.55 × 15,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.70x = 380,493,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,493,152.30/16,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.35

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