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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.61, 24,257.28 and 15,214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.61, 24,257.28 and 15,214.53 is: 22,782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.61 : 24,257.28 = 15,214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.61/24,257.28 = 15,214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.61x = 24,257.28 × 15,214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.61x = 369,063,114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,063,114.28/16,199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,782.22

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