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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.20, 24,903.30 and 14,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.20, 24,903.30 and 14,658.20 is: 21,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.20 : 24,903.30 = 14,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.20/24,903.30 = 14,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.20x = 24,903.30 × 14,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.20x = 365,037,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,037,552.06/16,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.30

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