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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.43, 24,688.08 and 15,357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.43, 24,688.08 and 15,357.93 is: 23,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.43 : 24,688.08 = 15,357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.43/24,688.08 = 15,357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.43x = 24,688.08 × 15,357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.43x = 379,157,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,157,804.47/16,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.10

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