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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.86, 24,251.65 and 15,631.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.86, 24,251.65 and 15,631.63 is: 23,411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.86 : 24,251.65 = 15,631.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.86/24,251.65 = 15,631.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.86x = 24,251.65 × 15,631.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.86x = 379,092,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,092,944.32/16,192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,411.11

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