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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.20, 24,712.20 and 15,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.20, 24,712.20 and 15,244.40 is: 22,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.20 : 24,712.20 = 15,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.20/24,712.20 = 15,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.20x = 24,712.20 × 15,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.20x = 376,722,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,722,661.68/16,457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.05

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