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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.30, 24,588.90 and 15,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.30, 24,588.90 and 15,704.10 is: 23,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.30 : 24,588.90 = 15,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.30/24,588.90 = 15,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.30x = 24,588.90 × 15,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.30x = 386,146,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,146,544.49/16,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.12

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