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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.60, 24,938.40 and 14,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.60, 24,938.40 and 14,782.40 is: 22,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.60 : 24,938.40 = 14,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.60/24,938.40 = 14,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.60x = 24,938.40 × 14,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.60x = 368,649,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,649,404.16/16,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.60

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