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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,471.14, 24,716.55 and 15,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,471.14, 24,716.55 and 15,131.19 is: 22,705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,471.14 : 24,716.55 = 15,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,471.14/24,716.55 = 15,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,471.14x = 24,716.55 × 15,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,471.14x = 373,990,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,990,690.61/16,471.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.82

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