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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.22, 24,414.33 and 15,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.22, 24,414.33 and 15,445.16 is: 23,167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.22 : 24,414.33 = 15,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.22/24,414.33 = 15,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.22x = 24,414.33 × 15,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.22x = 377,083,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,083,033.85/16,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,167.73

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