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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.60, 24,176.40 and 15,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.60, 24,176.40 and 15,210.40 is: 22,815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.60 : 24,176.40 = 15,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.60/24,176.40 = 15,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.60x = 24,176.40 × 15,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.60x = 367,732,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,732,714.56/16,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,815.60

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