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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.92, 24,035.88 and 15,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.92, 24,035.88 and 15,170.96 is: 22,756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.92 : 24,035.88 = 15,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.92/24,035.88 = 15,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.92x = 24,035.88 × 15,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.92x = 364,647,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,647,374.04/16,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,756.44

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