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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.25, 24,977.74 and 15,261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.25, 24,977.74 and 15,261.87 is: 22,912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.25 : 24,977.74 = 15,261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.25/24,977.74 = 15,261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.25x = 24,977.74 × 15,261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.25x = 381,206,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,206,857.73/16,637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.86

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