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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.60, 24,606.90 and 15,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.60, 24,606.90 and 15,497.40 is: 23,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.60 : 24,606.90 = 15,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.60/24,606.90 = 15,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.60x = 24,606.90 × 15,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.60x = 381,342,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,342,972.06/16,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,246.10

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