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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,081.02, 24,158.61 and 15,416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,081.02, 24,158.61 and 15,416.73 is: 23,160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,081.02 : 24,158.61 = 15,416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,081.02/24,158.61 = 15,416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,081.02x = 24,158.61 × 15,416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,081.02x = 372,446,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,446,767.55/16,081.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,160.64

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