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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.80, 24,418.32 and 10,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.80, 24,418.32 and 10,661.20 is: 15,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.80 : 24,418.32 = 10,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.80/24,418.32 = 10,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.80x = 24,418.32 × 10,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.80x = 260,328,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,328,593.18/16,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,991.88

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