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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.99, 24,179.72 and 15,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.99, 24,179.72 and 15,081.80 is: 22,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.99 : 24,179.72 = 15,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.99/24,179.72 = 15,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.99x = 24,179.72 × 15,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.99x = 364,673,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,673,504.79/16,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,602.82

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