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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.80, 24,865.20 and 14,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.80, 24,865.20 and 14,882.40 is: 22,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.80 : 24,865.20 = 14,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.80/24,865.20 = 14,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.80x = 24,865.20 × 14,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.80x = 370,053,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,053,852.48/16,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.15

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