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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.80, 24,327.60 and 15,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.80, 24,327.60 and 15,289.60 is: 22,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.80 : 24,327.60 = 15,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.80/24,327.60 = 15,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.80x = 24,327.60 × 15,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.80x = 371,959,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,959,272.96/16,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.67

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