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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.40, 24,269.80 and 15,028.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.40, 24,269.80 and 15,028.98 is: 22,656.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.40 : 24,269.80 = 15,028.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.40/24,269.80 = 15,028.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.40x = 24,269.80 × 15,028.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.40x = 364,750,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,750,338.80/16,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,656.14

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