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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.02, 24,161.61 and 15,418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.02, 24,161.61 and 15,418.73 is: 23,163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.02 : 24,161.61 = 15,418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.02/24,161.61 = 15,418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.02x = 24,161.61 × 15,418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.02x = 372,541,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,541,340.96/16,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,163.64

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