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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.88, 23,972.76 and 15,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.88, 23,972.76 and 15,004.44 is: 22,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.88 : 23,972.76 = 15,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.88/23,972.76 = 15,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.88x = 23,972.76 × 15,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.88x = 359,697,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,697,839.05/16,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,373.61

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