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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.19, 24,822.30 and 15,065.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.19, 24,822.30 and 15,065.03 is: 22,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.19 : 24,822.30 = 15,065.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.19/24,822.30 = 15,065.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.19x = 24,822.30 × 15,065.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.19x = 373,948,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,948,570.06/16,466.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.08

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