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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.60, 24,467.40 and 15,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.60, 24,467.40 and 15,404.40 is: 23,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.60 : 24,467.40 = 15,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.60/24,467.40 = 15,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.60x = 24,467.40 × 15,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.60x = 376,905,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,905,616.56/16,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,106.60

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