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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.44, 24,172.92 and 15,077.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.44, 24,172.92 and 15,077.16 is: 22,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.44 : 24,172.92 = 15,077.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.44/24,172.92 = 15,077.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.44x = 24,172.92 × 15,077.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.44x = 364,458,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,458,982.51/16,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.89

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