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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.20, 24,682.80 and 14,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.20, 24,682.80 and 14,816.80 is: 22,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.20 : 24,682.80 = 14,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.20/24,682.80 = 14,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.20x = 24,682.80 × 14,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.20x = 365,720,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,720,111.04/16,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,225.20

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