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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.20, 24,955.80 and 15,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.20, 24,955.80 and 15,276.40 is: 22,914.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.20 : 24,955.80 = 15,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.20/24,955.80 = 15,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.20x = 24,955.80 × 15,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.20x = 381,234,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,234,783.12/16,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.60

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