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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.88, 23,990.67 and 15,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.88, 23,990.67 and 15,016.44 is: 22,391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.88 : 23,990.67 = 15,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.88/23,990.67 = 15,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.88x = 23,990.67 × 15,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.88x = 360,254,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,254,456.61/16,088.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.52

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