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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.40, 24,710.10 and 14,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.40, 24,710.10 and 14,966.80 is: 22,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.40 : 24,710.10 = 14,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.40/24,710.10 = 14,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.40x = 24,710.10 × 14,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.40x = 369,831,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,831,124.68/16,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.20

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