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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.61, 24,986.16 and 15,968.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.61, 24,986.16 and 15,968.70 is: 23,981.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.61 : 24,986.16 = 15,968.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.61/24,986.16 = 15,968.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.61x = 24,986.16 × 15,968.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.61x = 398,996,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,996,493.19/16,637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,981.60

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