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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.24, 24,074.29 and 15,626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.24, 24,074.29 and 15,626.71 is: 23,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.24 : 24,074.29 = 15,626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.24/24,074.29 = 15,626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.24x = 24,074.29 × 15,626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.24x = 376,201,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,201,948.29/16,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.68

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