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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.76, 24,714.24 and 14,819.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.76, 24,714.24 and 14,819.64 is: 22,185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.76 : 24,714.24 = 14,819.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.76/24,714.24 = 14,819.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.76x = 24,714.24 × 14,819.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.76x = 366,256,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,256,139.67/16,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.56

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