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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.06, 24,543.63 and 15,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.06, 24,543.63 and 15,327.30 is: 22,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.06 : 24,543.63 = 15,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.06/24,543.63 = 15,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.06x = 24,543.63 × 15,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.06x = 376,187,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,187,580.10/16,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.40

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