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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.20, 24,652.80 and 14,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.20, 24,652.80 and 14,904.30 is: 22,356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.20 : 24,652.80 = 14,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.20/24,652.80 = 14,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.20x = 24,652.80 × 14,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.20x = 367,432,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,432,727.04/16,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.45

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