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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.70, 24,091.35 and 15,523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.70, 24,091.35 and 15,523.30 is: 23,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.70 : 24,091.35 = 15,523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.70/24,091.35 = 15,523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.70x = 24,091.35 × 15,523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.70x = 373,977,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,977,253.46/16,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,312.82

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