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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.88, 24,407.84 and 15,300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.88, 24,407.84 and 15,300.87 is: 22,983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.88 : 24,407.84 = 15,300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.88/24,407.84 = 15,300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.88x = 24,407.84 × 15,300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.88x = 373,461,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,461,186.82/16,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.81

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