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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.60, 24,199.56 and 15,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.60, 24,199.56 and 15,235.11 is: 22,867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.60 : 24,199.56 = 15,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.60/24,199.56 = 15,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.60x = 24,199.56 × 15,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.60x = 368,682,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,682,958.55/16,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,867.46

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