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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.20, 24,892.80 and 14,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.20, 24,892.80 and 14,780.80 is: 22,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.20 : 24,892.80 = 14,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.20/24,892.80 = 14,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.20x = 24,892.80 × 14,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.20x = 367,935,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,935,498.24/16,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.20

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