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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.98, 24,331.54 and 15,953.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.98, 24,331.54 and 15,953.90 is: 23,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.98 : 24,331.54 = 15,953.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.98/24,331.54 = 15,953.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.98x = 24,331.54 × 15,953.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.98x = 388,182,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,182,956.01/16,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,938.30

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