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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.93, 24,102.10 and 15,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.93, 24,102.10 and 15,462.23 is: 23,030.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.93 : 24,102.10 = 15,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.93/24,102.10 = 15,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.93x = 24,102.10 × 15,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.93x = 372,672,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,672,213.68/16,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.15

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