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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.33, 24,197.74 and 15,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.33, 24,197.74 and 15,649.12 is: 23,335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.33 : 24,197.74 = 15,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.33/24,197.74 = 15,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.33x = 24,197.74 × 15,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.33x = 378,673,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,673,336.99/16,227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.53

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