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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.88, 23,977.23 and 15,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.88, 23,977.23 and 15,007.44 is: 22,378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.88 : 23,977.23 = 15,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.88/23,977.23 = 15,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.88x = 23,977.23 × 15,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.88x = 359,836,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,836,840.59/16,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,378.08

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