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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.57, 24,252.71 and 15,632.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.57, 24,252.71 and 15,632.35 is: 23,412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.57 : 24,252.71 = 15,632.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.57/24,252.71 = 15,632.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.57x = 24,252.71 × 15,632.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.57x = 379,126,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,126,712.37/16,193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,412.18

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