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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.04, 24,445.56 and 15,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.04, 24,445.56 and 15,247.28 is: 22,870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.04 : 24,445.56 = 15,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.04/24,445.56 = 15,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.04x = 24,445.56 × 15,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.04x = 372,728,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,728,298.08/16,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,870.92

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