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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.88, 24,774.43 and 14,827.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.88, 24,774.43 and 14,827.78 is: 22,127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.88 : 24,774.43 = 14,827.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.88/24,774.43 = 14,827.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.88x = 24,774.43 × 14,827.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.88x = 367,349,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,349,797.67/16,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.00

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