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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.33, 24,916.59 and 14,914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.33, 24,916.59 and 14,914.56 is: 22,347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.33 : 24,916.59 = 14,914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.33/24,916.59 = 14,914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.33x = 24,916.59 × 14,914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.33x = 371,619,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,619,976.55/16,629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.26

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