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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.20, 24,811.80 and 15,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.20, 24,811.80 and 15,180.40 is: 22,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.20 : 24,811.80 = 15,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.20/24,811.80 = 15,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.20x = 24,811.80 × 15,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.20x = 376,653,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,653,048.72/16,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,770.60

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