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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.73, 24,334.16 and 15,955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.73, 24,334.16 and 15,955.65 is: 23,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.73 : 24,334.16 = 15,955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.73/24,334.16 = 15,955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.73x = 24,334.16 × 15,955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.73x = 388,267,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,267,260.23/16,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,940.91

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