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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.08, 24,113.10 and 15,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.08, 24,113.10 and 15,267.08 is: 22,923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.08 : 24,113.10 = 15,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.08/24,113.10 = 15,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.08x = 24,113.10 × 15,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.08x = 368,136,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,136,626.75/16,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.89

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