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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.60, 24,651.45 and 14,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.60, 24,651.45 and 14,611.80 is: 21,885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.60 : 24,651.45 = 14,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.60/24,651.45 = 14,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.60x = 24,651.45 × 14,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.60x = 360,202,057.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,202,057.11/16,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.34

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