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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.69, 24,830.71 and 15,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.69, 24,830.71 and 15,089.88 is: 22,753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.69 : 24,830.71 = 15,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.69/24,830.71 = 15,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.69x = 24,830.71 × 15,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.69x = 374,692,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,692,434.21/16,467.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,753.19

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