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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,413.21, 24,463.90 and 15,479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,413.21, 24,463.90 and 15,479.14 is: 23,071.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,413.21 : 24,463.90 = 15,479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,413.21/24,463.90 = 15,479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,413.21x = 24,463.90 × 15,479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,413.21x = 378,680,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,680,133.05/16,413.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,071.67

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