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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.70, 24,172.35 and 15,577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.70, 24,172.35 and 15,577.30 is: 23,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.70 : 24,172.35 = 15,577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.70/24,172.35 = 15,577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.70x = 24,172.35 × 15,577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.70x = 376,539,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,539,947.66/16,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,393.82

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