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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.80, 24,911.70 and 15,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.80, 24,911.70 and 15,506.20 is: 23,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.80 : 24,911.70 = 15,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.80/24,911.70 = 15,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.80x = 24,911.70 × 15,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.80x = 386,285,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,285,802.54/16,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,259.30

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