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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.60, 24,716.96 and 15,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.60, 24,716.96 and 15,224.08 is: 22,886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.60 : 24,716.96 = 15,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.60/24,716.96 = 15,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.60x = 24,716.96 × 15,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.60x = 376,292,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,292,976.40/16,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.64

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