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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.33, 24,699.19 and 15,127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.33, 24,699.19 and 15,127.67 is: 22,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.33 : 24,699.19 = 15,127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.33/24,699.19 = 15,127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.33x = 24,699.19 × 15,127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.33x = 373,641,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,641,195.59/16,446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,718.82

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