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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.08, 24,823.44 and 14,661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.08, 24,823.44 and 14,661.84 is: 21,885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.08 : 24,823.44 = 14,661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.08/24,823.44 = 14,661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.08x = 24,823.44 × 14,661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.08x = 363,957,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,957,305.53/16,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.48

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