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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.30, 24,453.45 and 15,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.30, 24,453.45 and 15,200.70 is: 22,801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.30 : 24,453.45 = 15,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.30/24,453.45 = 15,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.30x = 24,453.45 × 15,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.30x = 371,709,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,709,557.42/16,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.05

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