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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.24, 24,169.06 and 15,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.24, 24,169.06 and 15,139.24 is: 22,710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.24 : 24,169.06 = 15,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.24/24,169.06 = 15,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.24x = 24,169.06 × 15,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.24x = 365,901,199.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,901,199.91/16,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.93

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