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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.60, 24,672.90 and 15,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.60, 24,672.90 and 15,541.40 is: 23,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.60 : 24,672.90 = 15,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.60/24,672.90 = 15,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.60x = 24,672.90 × 15,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.60x = 383,451,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,451,408.06/16,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,312.10

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