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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.80, 24,376.20 and 15,266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.80, 24,376.20 and 15,266.65 is: 22,899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.80 : 24,376.20 = 15,266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.80/24,376.20 = 15,266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.80x = 24,376.20 × 15,266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.80x = 372,142,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,142,913.73/16,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.98

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