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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.40, 24,902.10 and 15,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.40, 24,902.10 and 15,337.80 is: 23,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.40 : 24,902.10 = 15,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.40/24,902.10 = 15,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.40x = 24,902.10 × 15,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.40x = 381,943,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,943,429.38/16,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,006.70

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