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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.07, 24,254.96 and 15,633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.07, 24,254.96 and 15,633.86 is: 23,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.07 : 24,254.96 = 15,633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.07/24,254.96 = 15,633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.07x = 24,254.96 × 15,633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.07x = 379,198,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,198,449.50/16,195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,414.44

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