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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.46, 24,228.88 and 15,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.46, 24,228.88 and 15,469.36 is: 23,243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.46 : 24,228.88 = 15,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.46/24,228.88 = 15,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.46x = 24,228.88 × 15,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.46x = 374,805,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,805,267.12/16,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.07

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