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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.10, 24,547.46 and 15,446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.10, 24,547.46 and 15,446.90 is: 23,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.10 : 24,547.46 = 15,446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.10/24,547.46 = 15,446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.10x = 24,547.46 × 15,446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.10x = 379,182,144.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,182,144.01/16,451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.04

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