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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.40, 24,508.80 and 15,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.40, 24,508.80 and 15,148.80 is: 22,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.40 : 24,508.80 = 15,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.40/24,508.80 = 15,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.40x = 24,508.80 × 15,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.40x = 371,278,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,278,909.44/16,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,771.70

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