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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.80, 24,847.20 and 14,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.80, 24,847.20 and 14,870.40 is: 22,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.80 : 24,847.20 = 14,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.80/24,847.20 = 14,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.80x = 24,847.20 × 14,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.80x = 369,487,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,487,802.88/16,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.15

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