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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.80, 24,247.06 and 15,628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.80, 24,247.06 and 15,628.58 is: 23,406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.80 : 24,247.06 = 15,628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.80/24,247.06 = 15,628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.80x = 24,247.06 × 15,628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.80x = 378,947,116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,947,116.97/16,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.53

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