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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.07, 23,942.88 and 15,538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.07, 23,942.88 and 15,538.50 is: 23,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.07 : 23,942.88 = 15,538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.07/23,942.88 = 15,538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.07x = 23,942.88 × 15,538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.07x = 372,036,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,036,440.88/16,067.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,155.21

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