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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.68, 24,167.34 and 15,450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.68, 24,167.34 and 15,450.76 is: 23,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.68 : 24,167.34 = 15,450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.68/24,167.34 = 15,450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.68x = 24,167.34 × 15,450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.68x = 373,403,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,403,770.18/16,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.16

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