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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.02, 24,160.11 and 15,417.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.02, 24,160.11 and 15,417.73 is: 23,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.02 : 24,160.11 = 15,417.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.02/24,160.11 = 15,417.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.02x = 24,160.11 × 15,417.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.02x = 372,494,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,494,052.75/16,082.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.14

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