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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.20, 24,926.70 and 14,900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.20, 24,926.70 and 14,900.60 is: 22,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.20 : 24,926.70 = 14,900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.20/24,926.70 = 14,900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.20x = 24,926.70 × 14,900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.20x = 371,422,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,422,786.02/16,650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.41

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