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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.20, 24,369.30 and 15,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.20, 24,369.30 and 15,439.80 is: 23,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.20 : 24,369.30 = 15,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.20/24,369.30 = 15,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.20x = 24,369.30 × 15,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.20x = 376,257,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,257,118.14/16,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.70

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