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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.60, 24,827.40 and 14,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.60, 24,827.40 and 14,708.40 is: 22,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.60 : 24,827.40 = 14,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.60/24,827.40 = 14,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.60x = 24,827.40 × 14,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.60x = 365,171,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,171,330.16/16,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,062.60

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