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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.20, 24,563.10 and 15,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.20, 24,563.10 and 15,837.80 is: 23,784.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.20 : 24,563.10 = 15,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.20/24,563.10 = 15,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.20x = 24,563.10 × 15,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.20x = 389,025,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,025,465.18/16,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,784.59

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