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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.52, 24,157.58 and 15,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.52, 24,157.58 and 15,059 is: 22,583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.52 : 24,157.58 = 15,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.52/24,157.58 = 15,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.52x = 24,157.58 × 15,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.52x = 363,788,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,788,997.22/16,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.64

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