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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.80, 24,778.80 and 15,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.80, 24,778.80 and 15,374.40 is: 23,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.80 : 24,778.80 = 15,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.80/24,778.80 = 15,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.80x = 24,778.80 × 15,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.80x = 380,959,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,959,182.72/16,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,031.48

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