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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,352.76, 24,393.36 and 15,806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,352.76, 24,393.36 and 15,806.10 is: 23,577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,352.76 : 24,393.36 = 15,806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,352.76/24,393.36 = 15,806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,352.76x = 24,393.36 × 15,806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,352.76x = 385,563,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,563,887.50/16,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.91

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