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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.57, 24,251.21 and 15,631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.57, 24,251.21 and 15,631.35 is: 23,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.57 : 24,251.21 = 15,631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.57/24,251.21 = 15,631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.57x = 24,251.21 × 15,631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.57x = 379,079,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,079,073.28/16,192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,410.69

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