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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.64, 23,969.30 and 15,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.64, 23,969.30 and 15,876.88 is: 23,709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.64 : 23,969.30 = 15,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.64/23,969.30 = 15,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.64x = 23,969.30 × 15,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.64x = 380,557,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,557,699.78/16,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,709.81

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