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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.37, 24,218.90 and 15,384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.37, 24,218.90 and 15,384.53 is: 23,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.37 : 24,218.90 = 15,384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.37/24,218.90 = 15,384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.37x = 24,218.90 × 15,384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.37x = 372,596,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,596,434.93/16,132.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,096.21

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