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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.80, 24,997.20 and 15,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.80, 24,997.20 and 15,563.20 is: 23,344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.80 : 24,997.20 = 15,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.80/24,997.20 = 15,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.80x = 24,997.20 × 15,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.80x = 389,036,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,036,423.04/16,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,344.80

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