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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.16, 24,445.26 and 15,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.16, 24,445.26 and 15,873.20 is: 23,772.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.16 : 24,445.26 = 15,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.16/24,445.26 = 15,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.16x = 24,445.26 × 15,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.16x = 388,024,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,024,501.03/16,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.86

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