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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.60, 24,009.90 and 15,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.60, 24,009.90 and 15,277.60 is: 22,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.60 : 24,009.90 = 15,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.60/24,009.90 = 15,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.60x = 24,009.90 × 15,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.60x = 366,813,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,813,648.24/16,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.40

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