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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.15, 24,670.43 and 15,108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.15, 24,670.43 and 15,108.54 is: 22,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.15 : 24,670.43 = 15,108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.15/24,670.43 = 15,108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.15x = 24,670.43 × 15,108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.15x = 372,734,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,734,178.47/16,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.13

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