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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.80, 24,878.70 and 14,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.80, 24,878.70 and 14,891.40 is: 22,272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.80 : 24,878.70 = 14,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.80/24,878.70 = 14,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.80x = 24,878.70 × 14,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.80x = 370,478,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,478,673.18/16,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.64

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