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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.86, 24,843.60 and 16,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.86, 24,843.60 and 16,222.20 is: 24,255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.86 : 24,843.60 = 16,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.86/24,843.60 = 16,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.86x = 24,843.60 × 16,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.86x = 403,017,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,017,847.92/16,615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.01

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