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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.80, 24,421.20 and 15,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.80, 24,421.20 and 15,916.30 is: 23,874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.80 : 24,421.20 = 15,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.80/24,421.20 = 15,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.80x = 24,421.20 × 15,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.80x = 388,695,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,695,145.56/16,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,874.45

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