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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.86, 24,287.14 and 15,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.86, 24,287.14 and 15,052.43 is: 22,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.86 : 24,287.14 = 15,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.86/24,287.14 = 15,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.86x = 24,287.14 × 15,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.86x = 365,580,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,580,554.28/16,269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.80

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