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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.80, 25,033.20 and 15,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.80, 25,033.20 and 15,421.60 is: 23,132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.80 : 25,033.20 = 15,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.80/25,033.20 = 15,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.80x = 25,033.20 × 15,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.80x = 386,051,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,051,997.12/16,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.40

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