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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.66, 24,825.38 and 15,949.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.66, 24,825.38 and 15,949.99 is: 23,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.66 : 24,825.38 = 15,949.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.66/24,825.38 = 15,949.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.66x = 24,825.38 × 15,949.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.66x = 395,964,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,964,562.75/16,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,753.61

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