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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.70, 24,709.05 and 15,111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.70, 24,709.05 and 15,111.90 is: 22,667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.70 : 24,709.05 = 15,111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.70/24,709.05 = 15,111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.70x = 24,709.05 × 15,111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.70x = 373,400,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,400,692.70/16,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.85

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