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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.02, 24,453.83 and 15,164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.02, 24,453.83 and 15,164.86 is: 22,636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.02 : 24,453.83 = 15,164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.02/24,453.83 = 15,164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.02x = 24,453.83 × 15,164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.02x = 370,838,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,838,908.41/16,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.95

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