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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.26, 24,607.97 and 15,267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.26, 24,607.97 and 15,267.02 is: 22,789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.26 : 24,607.97 = 15,267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.26/24,607.97 = 15,267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.26x = 24,607.97 × 15,267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.26x = 375,690,370.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,690,370.15/16,485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,789.47

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