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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.09, 24,408.14 and 15,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.09, 24,408.14 and 15,441.03 is: 23,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.09 : 24,408.14 = 15,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.09/24,408.14 = 15,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.09x = 24,408.14 × 15,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.09x = 376,886,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,886,744.78/16,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,161.55

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