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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.80, 24,401.70 and 15,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.80, 24,401.70 and 15,101.40 is: 22,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.80 : 24,401.70 = 15,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.80/24,401.70 = 15,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.80x = 24,401.70 × 15,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.80x = 368,499,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,499,832.38/16,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,652.10

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