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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.36, 24,024.11 and 15,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.36, 24,024.11 and 15,916.36 is: 24,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.36 : 24,024.11 = 15,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.36/24,024.11 = 15,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.36x = 24,024.11 × 15,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.36x = 382,376,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,376,383.44/15,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.11

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