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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.20, 24,987.30 and 15,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.20, 24,987.30 and 15,297.40 is: 22,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.20 : 24,987.30 = 15,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.20/24,987.30 = 15,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.20x = 24,987.30 × 15,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.20x = 382,240,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,240,723.02/16,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,946.10

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