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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.73, 24,404.75 and 15,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.73, 24,404.75 and 15,541.67 is: 23,165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.73 : 24,404.75 = 15,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.73/24,404.75 = 15,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.73x = 24,404.75 × 15,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.73x = 379,290,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,290,570.93/16,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,165.99

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