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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.54, 24,121.49 and 15,483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.54, 24,121.49 and 15,483.47 is: 23,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.54 : 24,121.49 = 15,483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.54/24,121.49 = 15,483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.54x = 24,121.49 × 15,483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.54x = 373,484,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,484,168.75/16,098.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,199.88

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