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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.64, 23,966.32 and 15,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.64, 23,966.32 and 15,874.88 is: 23,706.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.64 : 23,966.32 = 15,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.64/23,966.32 = 15,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.64x = 23,966.32 × 15,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.64x = 380,462,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,462,454.04/16,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,706.83

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