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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.16, 24,348.06 and 15,153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.16, 24,348.06 and 15,153.75 is: 22,621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.16 : 24,348.06 = 15,153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.16/24,348.06 = 15,153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.16x = 24,348.06 × 15,153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.16x = 368,964,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,964,414.23/16,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,621.75

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