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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.03, 24,307.70 and 15,126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.03, 24,307.70 and 15,126.75 is: 22,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.03 : 24,307.70 = 15,126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.03/24,307.70 = 15,126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.03x = 24,307.70 × 15,126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.03x = 367,696,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,696,425.34/16,283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.58

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