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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.84, 24,977.76 and 15,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.84, 24,977.76 and 15,565.44 is: 23,236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.84 : 24,977.76 = 15,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.84/24,977.76 = 15,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.84x = 24,977.76 × 15,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.84x = 388,789,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,789,824.61/16,731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.53

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