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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.88, 24,414.72 and 15,337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.88, 24,414.72 and 15,337.92 is: 23,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.88 : 24,414.72 = 15,337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.88/24,414.72 = 15,337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.88x = 24,414.72 × 15,337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.88x = 374,471,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,471,022.18/16,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.45

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