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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.83, 24,850.13 and 14,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.83, 24,850.13 and 14,802.75 is: 22,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.83 : 24,850.13 = 14,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.83/24,850.13 = 14,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.83x = 24,850.13 × 14,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.83x = 367,850,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,850,187.84/16,639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,106.61

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