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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.05, 24,439.12 and 15,869.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.05, 24,439.12 and 15,869.09 is: 23,766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.05 : 24,439.12 = 15,869.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.05/24,439.12 = 15,869.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.05x = 24,439.12 × 15,869.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.05x = 387,826,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,826,594.80/16,318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,766.72

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