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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.60, 24,479.52 and 14,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.60, 24,479.52 and 14,975.84 is: 22,439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.60 : 24,479.52 = 14,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.60/24,479.52 = 14,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.60x = 24,479.52 × 14,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.60x = 366,601,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,601,374.80/16,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.12

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