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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.08, 24,983.19 and 15,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.08, 24,983.19 and 15,766.44 is: 23,549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.08 : 24,983.19 = 15,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.08/24,983.19 = 15,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.08x = 24,983.19 × 15,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.08x = 393,895,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,895,966.14/16,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.81

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