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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.58, 24,818.23 and 14,658.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.58, 24,818.23 and 14,658.34 is: 21,880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.58 : 24,818.23 = 14,658.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.58/24,818.23 = 14,658.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.58x = 24,818.23 × 14,658.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.58x = 363,793,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,793,980.25/16,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,880.27

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