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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.20, 24,415.80 and 15,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.20, 24,415.80 and 15,110.80 is: 22,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.20 : 24,415.80 = 15,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.20/24,415.80 = 15,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.20x = 24,415.80 × 15,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.20x = 368,942,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,942,270.64/16,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.20

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