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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.90, 24,415.44 and 15,022.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.90, 24,415.44 and 15,022.47 is: 22,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.90 : 24,415.44 = 15,022.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.90/24,415.44 = 15,022.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.90x = 24,415.44 × 15,022.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.90x = 366,780,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,780,214.94/16,239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.13

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