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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.88, 24,071.58 and 15,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.88, 24,071.58 and 15,994.26 is: 23,851.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.88 : 24,071.58 = 15,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.88/24,071.58 = 15,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.88x = 24,071.58 × 15,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.88x = 385,007,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,007,109.13/16,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,851.44

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