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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.93, 24,099.12 and 15,460.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.93, 24,099.12 and 15,460.23 is: 23,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.93 : 24,099.12 = 15,460.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.93/24,099.12 = 15,460.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.93x = 24,099.12 × 15,460.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.93x = 372,577,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,577,938.00/16,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.17

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