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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.28, 24,827.92 and 15,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.28, 24,827.92 and 15,443.44 is: 23,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.28 : 24,827.92 = 15,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.28/24,827.92 = 15,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.28x = 24,827.92 × 15,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.28x = 383,428,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,428,492.84/16,523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,205.35

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