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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.60, 24,998.40 and 15,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.60, 24,998.40 and 15,693.60 is: 23,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.60 : 24,998.40 = 15,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.60/24,998.40 = 15,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.60x = 24,998.40 × 15,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.60x = 392,314,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,314,890.24/16,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,540.40

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