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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.80, 24,633.54 and 15,523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.80, 24,633.54 and 15,523.80 is: 23,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.80 : 24,633.54 = 15,523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.80/24,633.54 = 15,523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.80x = 24,633.54 × 15,523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.80x = 382,406,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,406,148.25/16,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.68

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