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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.15, 24,512.88 and 15,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.15, 24,512.88 and 15,512.02 is: 23,120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.15 : 24,512.88 = 15,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.15/24,512.88 = 15,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.15x = 24,512.88 × 15,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.15x = 380,244,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,244,281.71/16,446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,120.57

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