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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.59, 24,595.61 and 15,352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.59, 24,595.61 and 15,352.78 is: 23,038.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.59 : 24,595.61 = 15,352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.59/24,595.61 = 15,352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.59x = 24,595.61 × 15,352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.59x = 377,610,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,610,989.30/16,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,038.28

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