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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,428.93, 24,673.11 and 15,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,428.93, 24,673.11 and 15,110.32 is: 22,692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,428.93 : 24,673.11 = 15,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,428.93/24,673.11 = 15,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,428.93x = 24,673.11 × 15,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,428.93x = 372,818,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,818,587.50/16,428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.81

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