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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,426.15, 24,668.93 and 15,107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,426.15, 24,668.93 and 15,107.54 is: 22,688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,426.15 : 24,668.93 = 15,107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,426.15/24,668.93 = 15,107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,426.15x = 24,668.93 × 15,107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,426.15x = 372,686,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,686,761.16/16,426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.63

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