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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.60, 24,984.90 and 14,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.60, 24,984.90 and 14,842.20 is: 22,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.60 : 24,984.90 = 14,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.60/24,984.90 = 14,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.60x = 24,984.90 × 14,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.60x = 370,830,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,830,882.78/16,656.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.30

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