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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.40, 24,548.70 and 14,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.40, 24,548.70 and 14,828.20 is: 22,218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.40 : 24,548.70 = 14,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.40/24,548.70 = 14,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.40x = 24,548.70 × 14,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.40x = 364,013,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,013,033.34/16,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,218.41

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