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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.90, 24,304.35 and 15,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.90, 24,304.35 and 15,511.70 is: 23,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.90 : 24,304.35 = 15,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.90/24,304.35 = 15,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.90x = 24,304.35 × 15,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.90x = 377,001,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,001,785.90/16,202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.55

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