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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.27, 24,208.37 and 15,435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.27, 24,208.37 and 15,435.77 is: 23,291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.27 : 24,208.37 = 15,435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.27/24,208.37 = 15,435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.27x = 24,208.37 × 15,435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.27x = 373,674,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,674,691.06/16,043.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,291.69

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