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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.60, 24,230.40 and 15,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.60, 24,230.40 and 15,923.20 is: 23,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.60 : 24,230.40 = 15,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.60/24,230.40 = 15,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.60x = 24,230.40 × 15,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.60x = 385,825,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,825,505.28/16,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,884.80

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