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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.81, 24,853.53 and 15,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.81, 24,853.53 and 15,105 is: 22,776.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.81 : 24,853.53 = 15,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.81/24,853.53 = 15,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.81x = 24,853.53 × 15,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.81x = 375,412,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,412,570.65/16,482.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.01

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