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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.49, 24,920.53 and 15,752.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.49, 24,920.53 and 15,752.81 is: 23,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.49 : 24,920.53 = 15,752.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.49/24,920.53 = 15,752.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.49x = 24,920.53 × 15,752.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.49x = 392,568,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,568,210.20/16,654.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.31

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