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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.70, 24,076.35 and 15,513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.70, 24,076.35 and 15,513.30 is: 23,297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.70 : 24,076.35 = 15,513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.70/24,076.35 = 15,513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.70x = 24,076.35 × 15,513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.70x = 373,503,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,503,640.46/16,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,297.82

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