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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.15, 24,682.73 and 15,472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.15, 24,682.73 and 15,472.22 is: 23,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.15 : 24,682.73 = 15,472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.15/24,682.73 = 15,472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.15x = 24,682.73 × 15,472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.15x = 381,896,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,896,427.99/16,455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,208.32

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