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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.80, 24,332.90 and 15,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.80, 24,332.90 and 15,266.20 is: 22,947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.80 : 24,332.90 = 15,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.80/24,332.90 = 15,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.80x = 24,332.90 × 15,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.80x = 371,470,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,470,917.98/16,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,947.59

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