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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,405.20, 24,607.80 and 6,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,405.20, 24,607.80 and 6,015.60 is: 9,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,405.20 : 24,607.80 = 6,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,405.20/24,607.80 = 6,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,405.20x = 24,607.80 × 6,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,405.20x = 148,030,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,030,681.68/16,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.40

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