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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.60, 24,963.30 and 14,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.60, 24,963.30 and 14,730.60 is: 22,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.60 : 24,963.30 = 14,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.60/24,963.30 = 14,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.60x = 24,963.30 × 14,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.60x = 367,724,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,724,386.98/16,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.97

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