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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.60, 24,863.40 and 14,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.60, 24,863.40 and 14,905.20 is: 22,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.60 : 24,863.40 = 14,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.60/24,863.40 = 14,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.60x = 24,863.40 × 14,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.60x = 370,593,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,593,949.68/16,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.80

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