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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.03, 24,511.21 and 15,510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.03, 24,511.21 and 15,510.89 is: 23,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.03 : 24,511.21 = 15,510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.03/24,511.21 = 15,510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.03x = 24,511.21 × 15,510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.03x = 380,190,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,190,704.58/16,445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.89

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