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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.89, 24,354.27 and 15,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.89, 24,354.27 and 15,349.14 is: 23,025.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.89 : 24,354.27 = 15,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.89/24,354.27 = 15,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.89x = 24,354.27 × 15,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.89x = 373,817,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,817,099.83/16,234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,025.54

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