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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.28, 24,262.02 and 15,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.28, 24,262.02 and 15,635.40 is: 23,474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.28 : 24,262.02 = 15,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.28/24,262.02 = 15,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.28x = 24,262.02 × 15,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.28x = 379,346,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,346,387.51/16,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,474.00

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