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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.08, 22,779.52 and 14,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.08, 22,779.52 and 14,410.24 is: 19,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.08 : 22,779.52 = 14,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.08/22,779.52 = 14,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.08x = 22,779.52 × 14,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.08x = 328,258,350.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,258,350.28/16,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.30

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