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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.55, 24,690.83 and 14,766.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.55, 24,690.83 and 14,766.15 is: 22,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.55 : 24,690.83 = 14,766.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.55/24,690.83 = 14,766.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.55x = 24,690.83 × 14,766.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.55x = 364,588,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,588,425.57/16,508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,084.82

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