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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.80, 24,871.20 and 15,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.80, 24,871.20 and 15,479.20 is: 23,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.80 : 24,871.20 = 15,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.80/24,871.20 = 15,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.80x = 24,871.20 × 15,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.80x = 384,986,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,986,279.04/16,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,218.80

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