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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.60, 24,658.80 and 15,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.60, 24,658.80 and 15,095.20 is: 22,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.60 : 24,658.80 = 15,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.60/24,658.80 = 15,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.60x = 24,658.80 × 15,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.60x = 372,229,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,229,517.76/16,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,590.03

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