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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.69, 24,353.55 and 15,233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.69, 24,353.55 and 15,233.34 is: 22,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.69 : 24,353.55 = 15,233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.69/24,353.55 = 15,233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.69x = 24,353.55 × 15,233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.69x = 370,985,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,985,907.36/16,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.48

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