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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.90, 24,353.19 and 15,380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.90, 24,353.19 and 15,380.10 is: 23,042.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.90 : 24,353.19 = 15,380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.90/24,353.19 = 15,380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.90x = 24,353.19 × 15,380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.90x = 374,554,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,554,497.52/16,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.56

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