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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.88, 24,051.96 and 15,447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.88, 24,051.96 and 15,447.12 is: 23,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.88 : 24,051.96 = 15,447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.88/24,051.96 = 15,447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.88x = 24,051.96 × 15,447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.88x = 371,533,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,533,512.36/16,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,179.01

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