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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.11, 23,976.72 and 15,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.11, 23,976.72 and 15,455.52 is: 23,147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.11 : 23,976.72 = 15,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.11/23,976.72 = 15,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.11x = 23,976.72 × 15,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.11x = 370,572,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,572,675.49/16,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.61

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