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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.60, 24,923.40 and 14,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.60, 24,923.40 and 14,671.60 is: 22,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.60 : 24,923.40 = 14,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.60/24,923.40 = 14,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.60x = 24,923.40 × 14,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.60x = 365,666,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,666,155.44/16,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.40

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