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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.06, 24,985.06 and 15,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.06, 24,985.06 and 15,266.68 is: 22,920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.06 : 24,985.06 = 15,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.06/24,985.06 = 15,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.06x = 24,985.06 × 15,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.06x = 381,438,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,438,815.17/16,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,920.17

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