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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.48, 22,359.24 and 15,439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.48, 22,359.24 and 15,439.92 is: 21,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.48 : 22,359.24 = 15,439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.48/22,359.24 = 15,439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.48x = 22,359.24 × 15,439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.48x = 345,224,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,224,876.86/16,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.16

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