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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,616.08, 24,802.54 and 14,647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,616.08, 24,802.54 and 14,647.76 is: 21,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,616.08 : 24,802.54 = 14,647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,616.08/24,802.54 = 14,647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,616.08x = 24,802.54 × 14,647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,616.08x = 363,301,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,301,653.31/16,616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.46

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