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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.70, 24,389.82 and 15,670.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.70, 24,389.82 and 15,670.89 is: 23,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.70 : 24,389.82 = 15,670.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.70/24,389.82 = 15,670.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.70x = 24,389.82 × 15,670.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.70x = 382,210,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,210,186.34/16,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.60

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