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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.80, 24,905.70 and 15,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.80, 24,905.70 and 15,761.40 is: 23,642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.80 : 24,905.70 = 15,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.80/24,905.70 = 15,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.80x = 24,905.70 × 15,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.80x = 392,548,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,548,699.98/16,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,642.10

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