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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.44, 24,196.92 and 15,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.44, 24,196.92 and 15,093.16 is: 22,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.44 : 24,196.92 = 15,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.44/24,196.92 = 15,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.44x = 24,196.92 × 15,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.44x = 365,207,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,207,985.07/16,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,619.88

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