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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,300.80, 24,451.20 and 15,535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,300.80, 24,451.20 and 15,535.35 is: 23,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,300.80 : 24,451.20 = 15,535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,300.80/24,451.20 = 15,535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,300.80x = 24,451.20 × 15,535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,300.80x = 379,857,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,857,949.92/16,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,303.03

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