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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.60, 24,094.97 and 15,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.60, 24,094.97 and 15,685.12 is: 23,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.60 : 24,094.97 = 15,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.60/24,094.97 = 15,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.60x = 24,094.97 × 15,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.60x = 377,932,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,932,495.85/16,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,365.80

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