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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.98, 24,175.02 and 15,784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.98, 24,175.02 and 15,784.11 is: 23,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.98 : 24,175.02 = 15,784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.98/24,175.02 = 15,784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.98x = 24,175.02 × 15,784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.98x = 381,581,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,581,174.93/16,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,463.18

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