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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.06, 24,540.63 and 15,325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.06, 24,540.63 and 15,325.30 is: 22,967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.06 : 24,540.63 = 15,325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.06/24,540.63 = 15,325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.06x = 24,540.63 × 15,325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.06x = 376,092,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,092,516.94/16,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,967.40

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