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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.62, 24,605.43 and 15,722.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.62, 24,605.43 and 15,722.23 is: 23,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.62 : 24,605.43 = 15,722.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.62/24,605.43 = 15,722.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.62x = 24,605.43 × 15,722.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.62x = 386,852,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,852,229.71/16,390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,602.05

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