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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.20, 24,661.80 and 15,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.20, 24,661.80 and 15,785.10 is: 23,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.20 : 24,661.80 = 15,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.20/24,661.80 = 15,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.20x = 24,661.80 × 15,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.20x = 389,288,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,288,979.18/16,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,677.65

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