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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.18, 24,377.28 and 15,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.18, 24,377.28 and 15,568.08 is: 23,391.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.18 : 24,377.28 = 15,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.18/24,377.28 = 15,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.18x = 24,377.28 × 15,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.18x = 379,507,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,507,445.22/16,224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,391.47

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