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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.80, 24,814.20 and 14,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.80, 24,814.20 and 14,848.40 is: 22,208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.80 : 24,814.20 = 14,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.80/24,814.20 = 14,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.80x = 24,814.20 × 14,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.80x = 368,451,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,451,167.28/16,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.16

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