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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.64, 24,048.28 and 15,657.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.64, 24,048.28 and 15,657.21 is: 23,485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.64 : 24,048.28 = 15,657.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.64/24,048.28 = 15,657.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.64x = 24,048.28 × 15,657.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.64x = 376,528,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,528,970.10/16,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,485.15

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