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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.60, 24,138.90 and 15,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.60, 24,138.90 and 15,833.40 is: 23,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.60 : 24,138.90 = 15,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.60/24,138.90 = 15,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.60x = 24,138.90 × 15,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.60x = 382,200,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,200,859.26/16,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,750.10

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