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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.10, 24,886.20 and 14,768.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.10, 24,886.20 and 14,768.30 is: 22,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.10 : 24,886.20 = 14,768.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.10/24,886.20 = 14,768.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.10x = 24,886.20 × 14,768.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.10x = 367,526,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,526,867.46/16,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.05

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