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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.76, 24,108.04 and 15,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.76, 24,108.04 and 15,894.16 is: 23,708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.76 : 24,108.04 = 15,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.76/24,108.04 = 15,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.76x = 24,108.04 × 15,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.76x = 383,177,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,177,045.05/16,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.87

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