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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.20, 24,666.60 and 15,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.20, 24,666.60 and 15,924.80 is: 23,888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.20 : 24,666.60 = 15,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.20/24,666.60 = 15,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.20x = 24,666.60 × 15,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.20x = 392,810,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,810,671.68/16,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.94

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