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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.40, 24,453.60 and 15,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.40, 24,453.60 and 15,611.20 is: 23,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.40 : 24,453.60 = 15,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.40/24,453.60 = 15,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.40x = 24,453.60 × 15,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.40x = 381,750,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,750,040.32/16,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,416.80

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