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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.40, 24,843.60 and 14,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.40, 24,843.60 and 14,834.40 is: 22,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.40 : 24,843.60 = 14,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.40/24,843.60 = 14,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.40x = 24,843.60 × 14,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.40x = 368,539,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,539,899.84/16,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.60

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