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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.40, 24,429.15 and 15,520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.40, 24,429.15 and 15,520.32 is: 23,267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.40 : 24,429.15 = 15,520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.40/24,429.15 = 15,520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.40x = 24,429.15 × 15,520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.40x = 379,148,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,148,225.33/16,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.19

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