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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.80, 24,332.70 and 15,237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.80, 24,332.70 and 15,237.65 is: 22,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.80 : 24,332.70 = 15,237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.80/24,332.70 = 15,237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.80x = 24,332.70 × 15,237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.80x = 370,773,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,773,166.16/16,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,856.48

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