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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.80, 24,511.20 and 14,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.80, 24,511.20 and 14,955.70 is: 22,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.80 : 24,511.20 = 14,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.80/24,511.20 = 14,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.80x = 24,511.20 × 14,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.80x = 366,582,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,582,153.84/16,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.55

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