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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.21, 24,360.75 and 15,353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.21, 24,360.75 and 15,353.49 is: 23,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.21 : 24,360.75 = 15,353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.21/24,360.75 = 15,353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.21x = 24,360.75 × 15,353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.21x = 374,022,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,022,531.52/16,239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,032.06

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