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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.40, 24,150.15 and 15,411.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.40, 24,150.15 and 15,411.11 is: 23,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.40 : 24,150.15 = 15,411.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.40/24,150.15 = 15,411.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.40x = 24,150.15 × 15,411.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.40x = 372,180,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,180,497.42/16,075.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.18

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