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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.51, 23,906.16 and 15,295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.51, 23,906.16 and 15,295.59 is: 22,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.51 : 23,906.16 = 15,295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.51/23,906.16 = 15,295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.51x = 23,906.16 × 15,295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.51x = 365,658,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,658,821.83/16,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.97

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