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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.66, 24,958.80 and 14,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.66, 24,958.80 and 14,888.40 is: 22,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.66 : 24,958.80 = 14,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.66/24,958.80 = 14,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.66x = 24,958.80 × 14,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.66x = 371,596,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,596,597.92/16,653.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.21

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