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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.80, 24,613.20 and 15,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.80, 24,613.20 and 15,307.20 is: 22,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.80 : 24,613.20 = 15,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.80/24,613.20 = 15,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.80x = 24,613.20 × 15,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.80x = 376,759,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,759,175.04/16,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.80

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