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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.47, 24,422.22 and 15,450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.47, 24,422.22 and 15,450.41 is: 23,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.47 : 24,422.22 = 15,450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.47/24,422.22 = 15,450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.47x = 24,422.22 × 15,450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.47x = 377,333,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,333,190.00/16,281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,175.63

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