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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.02, 24,163.12 and 15,419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.02, 24,163.12 and 15,419.74 is: 23,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.02 : 24,163.12 = 15,419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.02/24,163.12 = 15,419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.02x = 24,163.12 × 15,419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.02x = 372,589,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,589,027.99/16,084.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,165.17

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