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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.92, 24,164.44 and 15,420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.92, 24,164.44 and 15,420.62 is: 23,166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.92 : 24,164.44 = 15,420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.92/24,164.44 = 15,420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.92x = 24,164.44 × 15,420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.92x = 372,630,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,630,646.75/16,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.46

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