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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.69, 24,829.20 and 15,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.69, 24,829.20 and 15,088.88 is: 22,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.69 : 24,829.20 = 15,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.69/24,829.20 = 15,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.69x = 24,829.20 × 15,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.69x = 374,644,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,644,881.37/16,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.68

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