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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.40, 24,999.90 and 14,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.40, 24,999.90 and 14,938.60 is: 22,466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.40 : 24,999.90 = 14,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.40/24,999.90 = 14,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.40x = 24,999.90 × 14,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.40x = 373,463,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,463,506.14/16,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.13

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