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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.48, 24,350.40 and 15,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.48, 24,350.40 and 15,966.40 is: 23,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.48 : 24,350.40 = 15,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.48/24,350.40 = 15,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.48x = 24,350.40 × 15,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.48x = 388,788,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,788,226.56/16,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.16

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