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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.69, 24,067 and 15,466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.69, 24,067 and 15,466.33 is: 23,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.69 : 24,067 = 15,466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.69/24,067 = 15,466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.69x = 24,067 × 15,466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.69x = 372,228,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,228,164.11/16,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,150.40

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