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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.09, 24,412.64 and 15,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.09, 24,412.64 and 15,444.03 is: 23,166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.09 : 24,412.64 = 15,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.09/24,412.64 = 15,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.09x = 24,412.64 × 15,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.09x = 377,029,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,029,467.32/16,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.05

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