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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.89, 24,349.76 and 15,346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.89, 24,349.76 and 15,346.15 is: 23,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.89 : 24,349.76 = 15,346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.89/24,349.76 = 15,346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.89x = 24,349.76 × 15,346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.89x = 373,675,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,675,212.66/16,231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.06

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