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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.91, 24,544.08 and 15,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.91, 24,544.08 and 15,476.18 is: 23,215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.91 : 24,544.08 = 15,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.91/24,544.08 = 15,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.91x = 24,544.08 × 15,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.91x = 379,848,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,848,477.29/16,361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,215.41

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