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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.68, 23,928.76 and 15,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.68, 23,928.76 and 15,038.96 is: 22,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.68 : 23,928.76 = 15,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.68/23,928.76 = 15,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.68x = 23,928.76 × 15,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.68x = 359,863,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,863,664.49/16,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.24

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