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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.65, 24,516.62 and 15,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.65, 24,516.62 and 15,514.52 is: 23,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.65 : 24,516.62 = 15,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.65/24,516.62 = 15,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.65x = 24,516.62 × 15,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.65x = 380,363,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,363,591.32/16,448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,124.30

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