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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.76, 24,109.53 and 15,895.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.76, 24,109.53 and 15,895.16 is: 23,710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.76 : 24,109.53 = 15,895.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.76/24,109.53 = 15,895.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.76x = 24,109.53 × 15,895.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.76x = 383,224,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,224,836.87/16,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,710.36

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