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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.22, 24,352.99 and 15,385.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.22, 24,352.99 and 15,385.21 is: 22,973.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.22 : 24,352.99 = 15,385.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.22/24,352.99 = 15,385.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.22x = 24,352.99 × 15,385.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.22x = 374,675,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,675,765.93/16,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,973.26

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