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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.26, 24,606.48 and 15,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.26, 24,606.48 and 15,266.02 is: 22,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.26 : 24,606.48 = 15,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.26/24,606.48 = 15,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.26x = 24,606.48 × 15,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.26x = 375,643,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,643,015.81/16,484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,787.98

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