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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.30, 24,966.45 and 15,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.30, 24,966.45 and 15,542.70 is: 23,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.30 : 24,966.45 = 15,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.30/24,966.45 = 15,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.30x = 24,966.45 × 15,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.30x = 388,046,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,046,042.42/16,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.05

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