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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.72, 24,902.10 and 14,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.72, 24,902.10 and 14,904.68 is: 22,332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.72 : 24,902.10 = 14,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.72/24,902.10 = 14,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.72x = 24,902.10 × 14,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.72x = 371,157,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,157,707.32/16,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.37

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