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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.12, 24,483.42 and 15,239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.12, 24,483.42 and 15,239.48 is: 22,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.12 : 24,483.42 = 15,239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.12/24,483.42 = 15,239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.12x = 24,483.42 × 15,239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.12x = 373,114,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,114,589.42/16,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,876.26

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