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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.22, 24,354.48 and 15,386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.22, 24,354.48 and 15,386.21 is: 22,974.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.22 : 24,354.48 = 15,386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.22/24,354.48 = 15,386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.22x = 24,354.48 × 15,386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.22x = 374,723,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,723,143.72/16,310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.74

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