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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,422.42, 24,663.28 and 15,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,422.42, 24,663.28 and 15,103.74 is: 22,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422.42 : 24,663.28 = 15,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422.42/24,663.28 = 15,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422.42x = 24,663.28 × 15,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422.42x = 372,507,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,507,768.67/16,422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.88

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