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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.57, 24,108.63 and 15,675.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.57, 24,108.63 and 15,675.49 is: 23,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.57 : 24,108.63 = 15,675.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.57/24,108.63 = 15,675.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.57x = 24,108.63 × 15,675.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.57x = 377,914,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,914,588.48/16,072.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,513.02

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