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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.93, 24,671.61 and 15,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.93, 24,671.61 and 15,109.32 is: 22,691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.93 : 24,671.61 = 15,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.93/24,671.61 = 15,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.93x = 24,671.61 × 15,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.93x = 372,771,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,771,250.41/16,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,691.32

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