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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.40, 24,623.10 and 15,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.40, 24,623.10 and 15,929.40 is: 23,894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.40 : 24,623.10 = 15,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.40/24,623.10 = 15,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.40x = 24,623.10 × 15,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.40x = 392,231,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,231,209.14/16,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,894.10

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