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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.60, 24,327.90 and 15,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.60, 24,327.90 and 15,999.90 is: 23,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.60 : 24,327.90 = 15,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.60/24,327.90 = 15,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.60x = 24,327.90 × 15,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.60x = 389,243,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,243,967.21/16,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.85

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