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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.63, 23,975.37 and 15,006.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.63, 23,975.37 and 15,006.19 is: 22,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.63 : 23,975.37 = 15,006.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.63/23,975.37 = 15,006.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.63x = 23,975.37 × 15,006.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.63x = 359,778,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,778,920.02/16,078.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,376.22

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