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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.84, 24,991.17 and 15,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.84, 24,991.17 and 15,574.44 is: 23,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.84 : 24,991.17 = 15,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.84/24,991.17 = 15,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.84x = 24,991.17 × 15,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.84x = 389,223,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,223,477.69/16,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.94

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