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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.33, 24,702.19 and 15,129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.33, 24,702.19 and 15,129.67 is: 22,721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.33 : 24,702.19 = 15,129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.33/24,702.19 = 15,129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.33x = 24,702.19 × 15,129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.33x = 373,735,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,735,982.98/16,448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,721.82

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