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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.22, 24,415.83 and 15,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.22, 24,415.83 and 15,446.16 is: 23,169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.22 : 24,415.83 = 15,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.22/24,415.83 = 15,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.22x = 24,415.83 × 15,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.22x = 377,130,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,130,816.71/16,277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,169.24

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