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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.49, 24,062.67 and 15,618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.49, 24,062.67 and 15,618.96 is: 23,275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.49 : 24,062.67 = 15,618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.49/24,062.67 = 15,618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.49x = 24,062.67 × 15,618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.49x = 375,833,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,833,880.22/16,147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.07

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