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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.98, 24,347.43 and 15,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.98, 24,347.43 and 15,092.82 is: 22,530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.98 : 24,347.43 = 15,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.98/24,347.43 = 15,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.98x = 24,347.43 × 15,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.98x = 367,471,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,471,378.45/16,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.46

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