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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.20, 24,616.80 and 15,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.20, 24,616.80 and 15,050.40 is: 22,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.20 : 24,616.80 = 15,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.20/24,616.80 = 15,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.20x = 24,616.80 × 15,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.20x = 370,492,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,492,686.72/16,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,575.60

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