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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.52, 24,514.11 and 15,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.52, 24,514.11 and 15,848.64 is: 23,728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.52 : 24,514.11 = 15,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.52/24,514.11 = 15,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.52x = 24,514.11 × 15,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.52x = 388,515,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,515,304.31/16,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,728.27

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