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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089, 24,128.36 and 15,039.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089, 24,128.36 and 15,039.51 is: 22,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089 : 24,128.36 = 15,039.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089/24,128.36 = 15,039.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089x = 24,128.36 × 15,039.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089x = 362,878,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,878,636.31/16,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.46

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