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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.08, 24,796.58 and 14,643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.08, 24,796.58 and 14,643.76 is: 21,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.08 : 24,796.58 = 14,643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.08/24,796.58 = 14,643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.08x = 24,796.58 × 14,643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.08x = 363,115,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,115,166.34/16,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.50

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