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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.54, 24,451.41 and 15,575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.54, 24,451.41 and 15,575.34 is: 23,412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.54 : 24,451.41 = 15,575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.54/24,451.41 = 15,575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.54x = 24,451.41 × 15,575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.54x = 380,839,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,839,024.23/16,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,412.42

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