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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.20, 24,666.30 and 15,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.20, 24,666.30 and 15,083.40 is: 22,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.20 : 24,666.30 = 15,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.20/24,666.30 = 15,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.20x = 24,666.30 × 15,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.20x = 372,051,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,051,669.42/16,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,625.10

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