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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.76, 24,466.14 and 15,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.76, 24,466.14 and 15,479.70 is: 23,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.76 : 24,466.14 = 15,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.76/24,466.14 = 15,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.76x = 24,466.14 × 15,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.76x = 378,728,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,728,507.36/16,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,219.55

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