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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.25, 24,372.44 and 15,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.25, 24,372.44 and 15,277.23 is: 22,948.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.25 : 24,372.44 = 15,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.25/24,372.44 = 15,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.25x = 24,372.44 × 15,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.25x = 372,343,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,343,295.16/16,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,948.39

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