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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.66, 24,444.51 and 15,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.66, 24,444.51 and 15,872.70 is: 23,772.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.66 : 24,444.51 = 15,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.66/24,444.51 = 15,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.66x = 24,444.51 × 15,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.66x = 388,000,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,000,373.88/16,321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.11

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