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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.10, 24,902.70 and 14,779.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.10, 24,902.70 and 14,779.30 is: 22,136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.10 : 24,902.70 = 14,779.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.10/24,902.70 = 14,779.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.10x = 24,902.70 × 14,779.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.10x = 368,044,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,044,474.11/16,626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.55

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