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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.01, 23,899.46 and 15,291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.01, 23,899.46 and 15,291.09 is: 22,826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.01 : 23,899.46 = 15,291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.01/23,899.46 = 15,291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.01x = 23,899.46 × 15,291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.01x = 365,448,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,448,717.36/16,010.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.26

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