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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.86, 24,153.93 and 15,725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.86, 24,153.93 and 15,725.34 is: 23,636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.86 : 24,153.93 = 15,725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.86/24,153.93 = 15,725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.86x = 24,153.93 × 15,725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.86x = 379,828,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,828,761.59/16,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,636.10

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