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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.48, 24,063.41 and 15,128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.48, 24,063.41 and 15,128.68 is: 22,587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.48 : 24,063.41 = 15,128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.48/24,063.41 = 15,128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.48x = 24,063.41 × 15,128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.48x = 364,047,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,047,629.60/16,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.13

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