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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.90, 24,233.40 and 15,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.90, 24,233.40 and 15,547.50 is: 23,165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.90 : 24,233.40 = 15,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.90/24,233.40 = 15,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.90x = 24,233.40 × 15,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.90x = 376,768,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,768,786.50/16,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,165.96

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