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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.54, 24,339.24 and 15,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.54, 24,339.24 and 15,035.94 is: 22,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.54 : 24,339.24 = 15,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.54/24,339.24 = 15,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.54x = 24,339.24 × 15,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.54x = 365,963,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,963,352.29/16,191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,602.13

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