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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.33, 24,892.40 and 14,921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.33, 24,892.40 and 14,921.78 is: 22,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.33 : 24,892.40 = 14,921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.33/24,892.40 = 14,921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.33x = 24,892.40 × 14,921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.33x = 371,438,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,438,717.40/16,656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.15

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