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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.44, 24,190.92 and 15,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.44, 24,190.92 and 15,089.16 is: 22,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.44 : 24,190.92 = 15,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.44/24,190.92 = 15,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.44x = 24,190.92 × 15,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.44x = 365,020,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,020,662.43/16,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,613.88

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