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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.40, 24,410.30 and 15,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.40, 24,410.30 and 15,010.60 is: 22,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.40 : 24,410.30 = 15,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.40/24,410.30 = 15,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.40x = 24,410.30 × 15,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.40x = 366,413,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,413,249.18/16,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.23

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