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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.30, 24,661.35 and 15,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.30, 24,661.35 and 15,512.10 is: 23,222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.30 : 24,661.35 = 15,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.30/24,661.35 = 15,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.30x = 24,661.35 × 15,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.30x = 382,549,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,549,327.34/16,473.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,222.39

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