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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.40, 24,373.44 and 15,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.40, 24,373.44 and 15,393.60 is: 23,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.40 : 24,373.44 = 15,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.40/24,373.44 = 15,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.40x = 24,373.44 × 15,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.40x = 375,194,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,194,985.98/16,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.81

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