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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.40, 24,511.80 and 15,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.40, 24,511.80 and 15,150.80 is: 22,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.40 : 24,511.80 = 15,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.40/24,511.80 = 15,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.40x = 24,511.80 × 15,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.40x = 371,373,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,373,379.44/16,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.70

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