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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.08, 24,915.04 and 15,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.08, 24,915.04 and 15,779.52 is: 23,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.08 : 24,915.04 = 15,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.08/24,915.04 = 15,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.08x = 24,915.04 × 15,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.08x = 393,147,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,147,371.98/16,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.20

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