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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.50, 24,957.47 and 15,042.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.50, 24,957.47 and 15,042.43 is: 22,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.50 : 24,957.47 = 15,042.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.50/24,957.47 = 15,042.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.50x = 24,957.47 × 15,042.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.50x = 375,420,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,420,995.45/16,630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.25

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