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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.19, 24,891.93 and 15,180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.19, 24,891.93 and 15,180.39 is: 22,708.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.19 : 24,891.93 = 15,180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.19/24,891.93 = 15,180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.19x = 24,891.93 × 15,180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.19x = 377,869,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,869,205.25/16,640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.23

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