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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.47, 24,997.27 and 15,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.47, 24,997.27 and 15,451.28 is: 23,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.47 : 24,997.27 = 15,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.47/24,997.27 = 15,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.47x = 24,997.27 × 15,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.47x = 386,239,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,239,818.01/16,681.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.82

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