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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,556.60, 24,834.90 and 14,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,556.60, 24,834.90 and 14,742.20 is: 22,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,556.60 : 24,834.90 = 14,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,556.60/24,834.90 = 14,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,556.60x = 24,834.90 × 14,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,556.60x = 366,121,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,121,062.78/16,556.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.30

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