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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.76, 24,488.64 and 15,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.76, 24,488.64 and 15,494.70 is: 23,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.76 : 24,488.64 = 15,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.76/24,488.64 = 15,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.76x = 24,488.64 × 15,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.76x = 379,444,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,444,130.21/16,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.05

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