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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.20, 24,178.50 and 15,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.20, 24,178.50 and 15,741.68 is: 23,660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.20 : 24,178.50 = 15,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.20/24,178.50 = 15,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.20x = 24,178.50 × 15,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.20x = 380,610,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,610,088.99/16,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,660.67

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