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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.06, 24,192.89 and 15,645.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.06, 24,192.89 and 15,645.87 is: 23,330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.06 : 24,192.89 = 15,645.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.06/24,192.89 = 15,645.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.06x = 24,192.89 × 15,645.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.06x = 378,518,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,518,792.31/16,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,330.70

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