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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.20, 24,141.30 and 15,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.20, 24,141.30 and 15,948.40 is: 23,922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.20 : 24,141.30 = 15,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.20/24,141.30 = 15,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.20x = 24,141.30 × 15,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.20x = 385,015,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,015,108.92/16,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.60

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