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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.80, 24,671.70 and 15,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.80, 24,671.70 and 15,281.40 is: 22,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.80 : 24,671.70 = 15,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.80/24,671.70 = 15,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.80x = 24,671.70 × 15,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.80x = 377,018,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,018,116.38/16,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,922.10

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