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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.08, 24,805.50 and 14,649.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.08, 24,805.50 and 14,649.78 is: 21,867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.08 : 24,805.50 = 14,649.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.08/24,805.50 = 14,649.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.08x = 24,805.50 × 14,649.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.08x = 363,395,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,395,117.79/16,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.46

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