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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.02, 24,151.09 and 15,411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.02, 24,151.09 and 15,411.73 is: 23,153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.02 : 24,151.09 = 15,411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.02/24,151.09 = 15,411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.02x = 24,151.09 × 15,411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.02x = 372,210,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,210,078.29/16,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.12

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