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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.28, 24,652.92 and 15,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.28, 24,652.92 and 15,009.68 is: 22,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.28 : 24,652.92 = 15,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.28/24,652.92 = 15,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.28x = 24,652.92 × 15,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.28x = 370,032,440.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,032,440.27/16,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.52

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