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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.64, 24,357.56 and 15,814.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.64, 24,357.56 and 15,814.71 is: 23,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.64 : 24,357.56 = 15,814.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.64/24,357.56 = 15,814.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.64x = 24,357.56 × 15,814.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.64x = 385,207,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,207,878.59/16,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,685.22

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