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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.03, 24,512.70 and 15,511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.03, 24,512.70 and 15,511.89 is: 23,120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.03 : 24,512.70 = 15,511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.03/24,512.70 = 15,511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.03x = 24,512.70 × 15,511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.03x = 380,238,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,238,306.00/16,446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,120.37

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