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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.61, 24,254.28 and 15,212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.61, 24,254.28 and 15,212.53 is: 22,779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.61 : 24,254.28 = 15,212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.61/24,254.28 = 15,212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.61x = 24,254.28 × 15,212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.61x = 368,968,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,968,962.13/16,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,779.22

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