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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.84, 24,988.74 and 15,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.84, 24,988.74 and 15,294.04 is: 22,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.84 : 24,988.74 = 15,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.84/24,988.74 = 15,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.84x = 24,988.74 × 15,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.84x = 382,178,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,178,789.11/16,654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,947.01

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