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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.68, 24,170.34 and 15,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.68, 24,170.34 and 15,452.76 is: 23,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.68 : 24,170.34 = 15,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.68/24,170.34 = 15,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.68x = 24,170.34 × 15,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.68x = 373,498,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,498,463.14/16,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,186.16

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