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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.34, 24,991.92 and 15,574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.34, 24,991.92 and 15,574.94 is: 23,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.34 : 24,991.92 = 15,574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.34/24,991.92 = 15,574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.34x = 24,991.92 × 15,574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.34x = 389,247,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,247,576.61/16,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.68

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