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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.80, 24,965.70 and 15,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.80, 24,965.70 and 15,542.20 is: 23,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.80 : 24,965.70 = 15,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.80/24,965.70 = 15,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.80x = 24,965.70 × 15,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.80x = 388,021,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,021,902.54/16,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,313.30

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