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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.89, 24,082.01 and 16,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.89, 24,082.01 and 16,001.26 is: 23,861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.89 : 24,082.01 = 16,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.89/24,082.01 = 16,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.89x = 24,082.01 × 16,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.89x = 385,342,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,342,503.33/16,148.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,861.86

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