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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.57, 24,906.86 and 15,091.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.57, 24,906.86 and 15,091.87 is: 22,541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.57 : 24,906.86 = 15,091.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.57/24,906.86 = 15,091.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.57x = 24,906.86 × 15,091.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.57x = 375,891,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,891,093.23/16,675.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.42

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