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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.24, 24,072.80 and 15,625.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.24, 24,072.80 and 15,625.71 is: 23,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.24 : 24,072.80 = 15,625.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.24/24,072.80 = 15,625.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.24x = 24,072.80 × 15,625.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.24x = 376,154,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,154,513.56/16,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.20

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