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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.20, 24,148.80 and 15,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.20, 24,148.80 and 15,451.20 is: 23,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.20 : 24,148.80 = 15,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.20/24,148.80 = 15,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.20x = 24,148.80 × 15,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.20x = 373,127,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,127,938.56/16,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.80

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