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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.07, 24,668.25 and 14,618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.07, 24,668.25 and 14,618.17 is: 21,926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.07 : 24,668.25 = 14,618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.07/24,668.25 = 14,618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.07x = 24,668.25 × 14,618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.07x = 360,604,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,604,672.10/16,446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.50

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