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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.20, 24,805.80 and 15,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.20, 24,805.80 and 15,176.40 is: 22,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.20 : 24,805.80 = 15,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.20/24,805.80 = 15,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.20x = 24,805.80 × 15,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.20x = 376,462,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,462,743.12/16,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.60

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