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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.56, 24,050.34 and 15,456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.56, 24,050.34 and 15,456.12 is: 23,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.56 : 24,050.34 = 15,456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.56/24,050.34 = 15,456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.56x = 24,050.34 × 15,456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.56x = 371,724,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,724,941.08/16,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.24

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