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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.15, 24,364.07 and 15,387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.15, 24,364.07 and 15,387.35 is: 23,053.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.15 : 24,364.07 = 15,387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.15/24,364.07 = 15,387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.15x = 24,364.07 × 15,387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.15x = 374,898,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,898,395.58/16,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,053.43

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