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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.12, 24,341.93 and 15,542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.12, 24,341.93 and 15,542.68 is: 23,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.12 : 24,341.93 = 15,542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.12/24,341.93 = 15,542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.12x = 24,341.93 × 15,542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.12x = 378,338,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,338,828.57/16,336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.65

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