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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.33, 24,697.68 and 15,126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.33, 24,697.68 and 15,126.67 is: 22,717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.33 : 24,697.68 = 15,126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.33/24,697.68 = 15,126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.33x = 24,697.68 × 15,126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.33x = 373,593,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,593,826.37/16,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.32

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