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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.60, 24,908.40 and 15,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.60, 24,908.40 and 15,633.60 is: 23,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.60 : 24,908.40 = 15,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.60/24,908.40 = 15,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.60x = 24,908.40 × 15,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.60x = 389,407,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,407,962.24/16,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.40

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