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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.60, 24,761.70 and 14,550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.60, 24,761.70 and 14,550.30 is: 21,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.60 : 24,761.70 = 14,550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.60/24,761.70 = 14,550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.60x = 24,761.70 × 14,550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.60x = 360,290,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,290,163.51/16,518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,811.18

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