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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.60, 24,476.52 and 14,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.60, 24,476.52 and 14,973.84 is: 22,436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.60 : 24,476.52 = 14,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.60/24,476.52 = 14,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.60x = 24,476.52 × 14,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.60x = 366,507,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,507,494.24/16,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.12

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