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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.11, 24,241.53 and 15,204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.11, 24,241.53 and 15,204.03 is: 22,766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.11 : 24,241.53 = 15,204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.11/24,241.53 = 15,204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.11x = 24,241.53 × 15,204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.11x = 368,568,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,568,949.37/16,189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,766.47

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