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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.84, 24,992.80 and 14,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.84, 24,992.80 and 14,683.24 is: 22,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.84 : 24,992.80 = 14,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.84/24,992.80 = 14,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.84x = 24,992.80 × 14,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.84x = 366,975,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,975,280.67/16,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.40

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