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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.60, 24,897.45 and 14,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.60, 24,897.45 and 14,775.80 is: 22,131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.60 : 24,897.45 = 14,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.60/24,897.45 = 14,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.60x = 24,897.45 × 14,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.60x = 367,879,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,879,741.71/16,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.30

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