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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.68, 24,168.84 and 15,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.68, 24,168.84 and 15,451.76 is: 23,184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.68 : 24,168.84 = 15,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.68/24,168.84 = 15,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.68x = 24,168.84 × 15,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.68x = 373,451,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,451,115.16/16,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,184.66

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