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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.51, 24,633.33 and 15,870.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.51, 24,633.33 and 15,870.07 is: 23,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.51 : 24,633.33 = 15,870.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.51/24,633.33 = 15,870.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.51x = 24,633.33 × 15,870.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.51x = 390,932,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,932,671.43/16,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.39

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