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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,138.26, 24,086.99 and 15,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,138.26, 24,086.99 and 15,744.54 is: 23,499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,138.26 : 24,086.99 = 15,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,138.26/24,086.99 = 15,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,138.26x = 24,086.99 × 15,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,138.26x = 379,238,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,238,577.53/16,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,499.35

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