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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.60, 24,710.40 and 15,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.60, 24,710.40 and 15,890.40 is: 23,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.60 : 24,710.40 = 15,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.60/24,710.40 = 15,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.60x = 24,710.40 × 15,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.60x = 392,658,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,658,140.16/16,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,835.60

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