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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.40, 24,566.10 and 15,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.40, 24,566.10 and 15,110.20 is: 22,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.40 : 24,566.10 = 15,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.40/24,566.10 = 15,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.40x = 24,566.10 × 15,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.40x = 371,198,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,198,684.22/16,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.30

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