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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,461.09, 24,721.38 and 15,142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,461.09, 24,721.38 and 15,142.41 is: 22,740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,461.09 : 24,721.38 = 15,142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,461.09/24,721.38 = 15,142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,461.09x = 24,721.38 × 15,142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,461.09x = 374,341,271.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,341,271.73/16,461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.98

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