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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.99, 24,093.59 and 15,464.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.99, 24,093.59 and 15,464.93 is: 23,172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.99 : 24,093.59 = 15,464.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.99/24,093.59 = 15,464.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.99x = 24,093.59 × 15,464.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.99x = 372,605,485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,605,485.01/16,079.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,172.00

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