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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.59, 24,145.40 and 15,452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.59, 24,145.40 and 15,452.19 is: 23,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.59 : 24,145.40 = 15,452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.59/24,145.40 = 15,452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.59x = 24,145.40 × 15,452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.59x = 373,099,308.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,099,308.43/16,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.78

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