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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.40, 24,330.60 and 14,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.40, 24,330.60 and 14,794.80 is: 22,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.40 : 24,330.60 = 14,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.40/24,330.60 = 14,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.40x = 24,330.60 × 14,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.40x = 359,966,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,966,360.88/16,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,192.20

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