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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.76, 24,504.95 and 15,506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.76, 24,504.95 and 15,506.74 is: 23,112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.76 : 24,504.95 = 15,506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.76/24,504.95 = 15,506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.76x = 24,504.95 × 15,506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.76x = 379,991,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,991,888.36/16,440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.79

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