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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.24, 23,067.24 and 15,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.24, 23,067.24 and 15,030.96 is: 20,734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.24 : 23,067.24 = 15,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.24/23,067.24 = 15,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.24x = 23,067.24 × 15,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.24x = 346,722,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,722,761.75/16,722.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.23

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