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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.40, 24,273.40 and 15,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.40, 24,273.40 and 15,704.40 is: 23,507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.40 : 24,273.40 = 15,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.40/24,273.40 = 15,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.40x = 24,273.40 × 15,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.40x = 381,199,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,199,182.96/16,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.02

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