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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.59, 24,143.91 and 15,451.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.59, 24,143.91 and 15,451.19 is: 23,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.59 : 24,143.91 = 15,451.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.59/24,143.91 = 15,451.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.59x = 24,143.91 × 15,451.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.59x = 373,052,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,052,140.75/16,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.29

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