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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.80, 24,869.70 and 14,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.80, 24,869.70 and 14,830.20 is: 22,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.80 : 24,869.70 = 14,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.80/24,869.70 = 14,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.80x = 24,869.70 × 14,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.80x = 368,822,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,822,624.94/16,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.30

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