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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.65, 24,142.51 and 15,450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.65, 24,142.51 and 15,450.25 is: 23,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.65 : 24,142.51 = 15,450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.65/24,142.51 = 15,450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.65x = 24,142.51 × 15,450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.65x = 373,007,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,007,853.75/16,208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.89

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