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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.63, 24,441.47 and 15,870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.63, 24,441.47 and 15,870.67 is: 23,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.63 : 24,441.47 = 15,870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.63/24,441.47 = 15,870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.63x = 24,441.47 × 15,870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.63x = 387,902,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,902,483.26/16,319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.08

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