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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.40, 24,387.60 and 15,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.40, 24,387.60 and 15,999.20 is: 23,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.40 : 24,387.60 = 15,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.40/24,387.60 = 15,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.40x = 24,387.60 × 15,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.40x = 390,182,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,182,089.92/16,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.80

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