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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.60, 24,953.40 and 15,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.60, 24,953.40 and 15,663.60 is: 23,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.60 : 24,953.40 = 15,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.60/24,953.40 = 15,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.60x = 24,953.40 × 15,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.60x = 390,860,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,860,076.24/16,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,495.40

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