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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.40, 24,154.66 and 15,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.40, 24,154.66 and 15,414.12 is: 23,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.40 : 24,154.66 = 15,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.40/24,154.66 = 15,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.40x = 24,154.66 × 15,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.40x = 372,322,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,322,827.80/16,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,156.71

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