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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.60, 24,467.52 and 14,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.60, 24,467.52 and 14,967.84 is: 22,427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.60 : 24,467.52 = 14,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.60/24,467.52 = 14,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.60x = 24,467.52 × 14,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.60x = 366,225,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,225,924.56/16,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.12

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