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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.52, 24,156.36 and 15,415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.52, 24,156.36 and 15,415.23 is: 23,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.52 : 24,156.36 = 15,415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.52/24,156.36 = 15,415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.52x = 24,156.36 × 15,415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.52x = 372,375,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,375,845.36/16,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.39

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