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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.12, 24,261.12 and 15,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.12, 24,261.12 and 15,022.08 is: 22,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.12 : 24,261.12 = 15,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.12/24,261.12 = 15,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.12x = 24,261.12 × 15,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.12x = 364,452,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,452,485.53/16,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.07

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