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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,405.40, 24,608.10 and 14,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,405.40, 24,608.10 and 14,907.80 is: 22,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,405.40 : 24,608.10 = 14,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,405.40/24,608.10 = 14,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,405.40x = 24,608.10 × 14,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,405.40x = 366,852,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,852,633.18/16,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.70

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