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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.60, 24,284.64 and 15,394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.60, 24,284.64 and 15,394.12 is: 23,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.60 : 24,284.64 = 15,394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.60/24,284.64 = 15,394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.60x = 24,284.64 × 15,394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.60x = 373,840,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,840,662.32/16,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.41

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