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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.40, 24,708.60 and 14,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.40, 24,708.60 and 14,974.80 is: 22,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.40 : 24,708.60 = 14,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.40/24,708.60 = 14,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.40x = 24,708.60 × 14,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.40x = 370,006,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,006,343.28/16,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.20

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