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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.44, 24,880.74 and 14,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.44, 24,880.74 and 14,823.36 is: 22,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.44 : 24,880.74 = 14,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.44/24,880.74 = 14,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.44x = 24,880.74 × 14,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.44x = 368,816,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,816,166.09/16,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,137.24

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