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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.28, 24,992.92 and 15,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.28, 24,992.92 and 15,255.72 is: 22,889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.28 : 24,992.92 = 15,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.28/24,992.92 = 15,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.28x = 24,992.92 × 15,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.28x = 381,284,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,284,989.50/16,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.99

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