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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.02, 24,149.59 and 15,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.02, 24,149.59 and 15,410.73 is: 23,151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.02 : 24,149.59 = 15,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.02/24,149.59 = 15,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.02x = 24,149.59 × 15,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.02x = 372,162,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,162,772.57/16,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,151.62

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