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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.12, 24,048.87 and 15,434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.12, 24,048.87 and 15,434.97 is: 23,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.12 : 24,048.87 = 15,434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.12/24,048.87 = 15,434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.12x = 24,048.87 × 15,434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.12x = 371,193,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,193,586.98/16,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.15

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