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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.74, 24,376.95 and 15,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.74, 24,376.95 and 15,133.50 is: 22,673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.74 : 24,376.95 = 15,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.74/24,376.95 = 15,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.74x = 24,376.95 × 15,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.74x = 368,908,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,908,572.83/16,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,673.13

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