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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.16, 24,685.44 and 15,118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.16, 24,685.44 and 15,118.54 is: 22,705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.16 : 24,685.44 = 15,118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.16/24,685.44 = 15,118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.16x = 24,685.44 × 15,118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.16x = 373,207,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,207,812.06/16,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.13

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