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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.40, 24,298.90 and 15,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.40, 24,298.90 and 15,721.40 is: 23,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.40 : 24,298.90 = 15,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.40/24,298.90 = 15,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.40x = 24,298.90 × 15,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.40x = 382,012,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,012,726.46/16,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,532.51

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