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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.76, 23,993.96 and 15,506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.76, 23,993.96 and 15,506.56 is: 23,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.76 : 23,993.96 = 15,506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.76/23,993.96 = 15,506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.76x = 23,993.96 × 15,506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.76x = 372,063,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,063,780.38/16,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,124.26

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