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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.72, 24,412.07 and 15,443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.72, 24,412.07 and 15,443.66 is: 23,165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.72 : 24,412.07 = 15,443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.72/24,412.07 = 15,443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.72x = 24,412.07 × 15,443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.72x = 377,011,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,011,625.52/16,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,165.48

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