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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.93, 24,100.61 and 15,461.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.93, 24,100.61 and 15,461.23 is: 23,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.93 : 24,100.61 = 15,461.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.93/24,100.61 = 15,461.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.93x = 24,100.61 × 15,461.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.93x = 372,625,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,625,074.35/16,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,028.66

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