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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.98, 24,348.92 and 15,093.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.98, 24,348.92 and 15,093.82 is: 22,531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.98 : 24,348.92 = 15,093.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.98/24,348.92 = 15,093.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.98x = 24,348.92 × 15,093.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.98x = 367,518,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,518,215.67/16,310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.95

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