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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.07, 24,251.95 and 15,631.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.07, 24,251.95 and 15,631.85 is: 23,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.07 : 24,251.95 = 15,631.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.07/24,251.95 = 15,631.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.07x = 24,251.95 × 15,631.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.07x = 379,102,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,102,844.61/16,193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,411.43

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