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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.94, 24,823.44 and 15,065.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.94, 24,823.44 and 15,065.78 is: 22,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.94 : 24,823.44 = 15,065.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.94/24,823.44 = 15,065.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.94x = 24,823.44 × 15,065.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.94x = 373,984,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,984,361.77/16,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.22

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