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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.40, 24,987.90 and 14,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.40, 24,987.90 and 14,930.60 is: 22,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.40 : 24,987.90 = 14,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.40/24,987.90 = 14,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.40x = 24,987.90 × 14,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.40x = 373,084,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,084,339.74/16,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,454.13

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