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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.70, 24,881.85 and 14,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.70, 24,881.85 and 14,849.10 is: 22,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.70 : 24,881.85 = 14,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.70/24,881.85 = 14,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.70x = 24,881.85 × 14,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.70x = 369,473,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,473,078.84/16,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.16

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