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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.60, 24,084.54 and 15,678.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.60, 24,084.54 and 15,678.09 is: 23,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.60 : 24,084.54 = 15,678.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.60/24,084.54 = 15,678.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.60x = 24,084.54 × 15,678.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.60x = 377,599,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,599,585.73/16,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,355.33

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