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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.22, 24,255.92 and 15,770.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.22, 24,255.92 and 15,770.01 is: 23,521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.22 : 24,255.92 = 15,770.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.22/24,255.92 = 15,770.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.22x = 24,255.92 × 15,770.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.22x = 382,516,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,516,060.03/16,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,521.77

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