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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.08, 24,814.44 and 14,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.08, 24,814.44 and 14,655.84 is: 21,876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.08 : 24,814.44 = 14,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.08/24,814.44 = 14,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.08x = 24,814.44 × 14,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.08x = 363,676,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,676,462.33/16,624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,876.49

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