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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.14, 23,965.58 and 15,874.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.14, 23,965.58 and 15,874.38 is: 23,706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.14 : 23,965.58 = 15,874.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.14/23,965.58 = 15,874.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.14x = 23,965.58 × 15,874.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.14x = 380,438,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,438,644.47/16,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,706.09

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