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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.08, 24,989.15 and 15,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.08, 24,989.15 and 15,770.44 is: 23,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.08 : 24,989.15 = 15,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.08/24,989.15 = 15,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.08x = 24,989.15 × 15,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.08x = 394,089,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,089,890.73/16,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,555.77

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