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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.82, 24,844.49 and 15,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.82, 24,844.49 and 15,099.01 is: 22,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.82 : 24,844.49 = 15,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.82/24,844.49 = 15,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.82x = 24,844.49 × 15,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.82x = 375,127,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,127,121.97/16,476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,766.96

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