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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.40, 24,803.10 and 14,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.40, 24,803.10 and 14,922.60 is: 22,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.40 : 24,803.10 = 14,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.40/24,803.10 = 14,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.40x = 24,803.10 × 14,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.40x = 370,126,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,126,740.06/16,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.90

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