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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.08, 24,817.48 and 14,657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.08, 24,817.48 and 14,657.84 is: 21,879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.08 : 24,817.48 = 14,657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.08/24,817.48 = 14,657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.08x = 24,817.48 × 14,657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.08x = 363,770,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,770,651.04/16,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.52

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