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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.70, 24,263.55 and 15,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.70, 24,263.55 and 15,009.30 is: 22,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.70 : 24,263.55 = 15,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.70/24,263.55 = 15,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.70x = 24,263.55 × 15,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.70x = 364,178,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,178,901.02/16,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.95

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