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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.20, 24,009.30 and 15,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.20, 24,009.30 and 15,082.80 is: 22,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.20 : 24,009.30 = 15,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.20/24,009.30 = 15,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.20x = 24,009.30 × 15,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.20x = 362,127,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,127,470.04/16,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.20

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