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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.63, 23,976.86 and 15,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.63, 23,976.86 and 15,007.19 is: 22,377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.63 : 23,976.86 = 15,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.63/23,976.86 = 15,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.63x = 23,976.86 × 15,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.63x = 359,825,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,825,293.62/16,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.71

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