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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.70, 24,127.35 and 15,547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.70, 24,127.35 and 15,547.30 is: 23,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.70 : 24,127.35 = 15,547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.70/24,127.35 = 15,547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.70x = 24,127.35 × 15,547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.70x = 375,115,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,115,148.66/16,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,348.82

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