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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.60, 24,332.40 and 15,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.60, 24,332.40 and 15,832.80 is: 23,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.60 : 24,332.40 = 15,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.60/24,332.40 = 15,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.60x = 24,332.40 × 15,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.60x = 385,250,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,250,022.72/16,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,749.20

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