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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.56, 24,143.94 and 15,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.56, 24,143.94 and 15,189.84 is: 22,665.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.56 : 24,143.94 = 15,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.56/24,143.94 = 15,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.56x = 24,143.94 × 15,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.56x = 366,742,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,742,585.57/16,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.63

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