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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.60, 24,963.90 and 14,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.60, 24,963.90 and 14,972.20 is: 22,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.60 : 24,963.90 = 14,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.60/24,963.90 = 14,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.60x = 24,963.90 × 14,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.60x = 373,764,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,764,503.58/16,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,458.30

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