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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.60, 24,090.48 and 15,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.60, 24,090.48 and 15,682.08 is: 23,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.60 : 24,090.48 = 15,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.60/24,090.48 = 15,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.60x = 24,090.48 × 15,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.60x = 377,788,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,788,834.60/16,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.25

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