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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.80, 24,322.40 and 15,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.80, 24,322.40 and 15,259.20 is: 22,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.80 : 24,322.40 = 15,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.80/24,322.40 = 15,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.80x = 24,322.40 × 15,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.80x = 371,140,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,140,366.08/16,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,937.08

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