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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.91, 24,523.65 and 15,855.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.91, 24,523.65 and 15,855.03 is: 23,737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.91 : 24,523.65 = 15,855.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.91/24,523.65 = 15,855.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.91x = 24,523.65 × 15,855.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.91x = 388,823,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,823,206.46/16,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.81

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