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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.46, 24,051.28 and 15,249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.46, 24,051.28 and 15,249.54 is: 22,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.46 : 24,051.28 = 15,249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.46/24,051.28 = 15,249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.46x = 24,051.28 × 15,249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.46x = 366,770,918.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,770,918.29/16,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,750.48

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