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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.80, 24,916.20 and 15,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.80, 24,916.20 and 15,343.60 is: 23,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.80 : 24,916.20 = 15,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.80/24,916.20 = 15,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.80x = 24,916.20 × 15,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.80x = 382,304,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,304,206.32/16,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.40

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