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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.98, 24,334.53 and 15,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.98, 24,334.53 and 15,955.90 is: 23,941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.98 : 24,334.53 = 15,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.98/24,334.53 = 15,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.98x = 24,334.53 × 15,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.98x = 388,279,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,279,327.23/16,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,941.29

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