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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.20, 24,015.30 and 15,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.20, 24,015.30 and 15,038.20 is: 22,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.20 : 24,015.30 = 15,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.20/24,015.30 = 15,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.20x = 24,015.30 × 15,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.20x = 361,146,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,146,884.46/16,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.30

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