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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.80, 24,916.20 and 15,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.80, 24,916.20 and 15,954.70 is: 23,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.80 : 24,916.20 = 15,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.80/24,916.20 = 15,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.80x = 24,916.20 × 15,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.80x = 397,530,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,530,496.14/16,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.05

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