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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.06, 24,539.13 and 15,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.06, 24,539.13 and 15,324.30 is: 22,965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.06 : 24,539.13 = 15,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.06/24,539.13 = 15,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.06x = 24,539.13 × 15,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.06x = 376,044,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,044,989.86/16,374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,965.90

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