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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.40, 24,903.62 and 14,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.40, 24,903.62 and 14,815.40 is: 22,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.40 : 24,903.62 = 14,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.40/24,903.62 = 14,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.40x = 24,903.62 × 14,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.40x = 368,957,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,957,091.75/16,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.72

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