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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.15, 24,457.95 and 15,222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.15, 24,457.95 and 15,222.43 is: 22,850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.15 : 24,457.95 = 15,222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.15/24,457.95 = 15,222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.15x = 24,457.95 × 15,222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.15x = 372,309,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,309,462.39/16,293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,850.67

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