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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.40, 24,362.94 and 15,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.40, 24,362.94 and 15,386.60 is: 23,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.40 : 24,362.94 = 15,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.40/24,362.94 = 15,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.40x = 24,362.94 × 15,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.40x = 374,862,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,862,812.60/16,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,052.31

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