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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.66, 24,823.89 and 15,948.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.66, 24,823.89 and 15,948.99 is: 23,752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.66 : 24,823.89 = 15,948.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.66/24,823.89 = 15,948.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.66x = 24,823.89 × 15,948.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.66x = 395,915,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,915,973.37/16,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,752.12

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