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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.70, 24,116.85 and 15,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.70, 24,116.85 and 15,540.30 is: 23,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.70 : 24,116.85 = 15,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.70/24,116.85 = 15,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.70x = 24,116.85 × 15,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.70x = 374,783,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,783,084.06/16,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,338.32

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