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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.83, 24,890.15 and 14,920.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.83, 24,890.15 and 14,920.27 is: 22,297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.83 : 24,890.15 = 14,920.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.83/24,890.15 = 14,920.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.83x = 24,890.15 × 14,920.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.83x = 371,367,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,367,649.49/16,654.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,297.89

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