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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.60, 24,987.90 and 14,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.60, 24,987.90 and 14,844.20 is: 22,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.60 : 24,987.90 = 14,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.60/24,987.90 = 14,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.60x = 24,987.90 × 14,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.60x = 370,925,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,925,385.18/16,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.30

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