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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.36, 24,151.68 and 15,723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.36, 24,151.68 and 15,723.84 is: 23,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.36 : 24,151.68 = 15,723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.36/24,151.68 = 15,723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.36x = 24,151.68 × 15,723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.36x = 379,757,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,757,152.05/16,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.85

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