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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.60, 24,435.66 and 15,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.60, 24,435.66 and 15,809.24 is: 23,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.60 : 24,435.66 = 15,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.60/24,435.66 = 15,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.60x = 24,435.66 × 15,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.60x = 386,309,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,309,213.50/16,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.69

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