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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.66, 24,429.69 and 15,207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.66, 24,429.69 and 15,207.90 is: 22,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.66 : 24,429.69 = 15,207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.66/24,429.69 = 15,207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.66x = 24,429.69 × 15,207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.66x = 371,524,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,524,282.55/16,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,852.26

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