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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.40, 24,905.16 and 14,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.40, 24,905.16 and 14,816.40 is: 22,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.40 : 24,905.16 = 14,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.40/24,905.16 = 14,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.40x = 24,905.16 × 14,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.40x = 369,004,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,004,812.62/16,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.26

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