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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,077.69, 24,065.51 and 15,465.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,077.69, 24,065.51 and 15,465.33 is: 23,148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,077.69 : 24,065.51 = 15,465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,077.69/24,065.51 = 15,465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,077.69x = 24,065.51 × 15,465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,077.69x = 372,180,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,180,976.44/16,077.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,148.91

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