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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.92, 24,718.50 and 14,906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.92, 24,718.50 and 14,906.68 is: 22,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.92 : 24,718.50 = 14,906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.92/24,718.50 = 14,906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.92x = 24,718.50 × 14,906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.92x = 368,470,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,470,769.58/16,505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.55

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