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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.08, 24,950.43 and 14,580.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.08, 24,950.43 and 14,580.61 is: 21,815.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.08 : 24,950.43 = 14,580.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.08/24,950.43 = 14,580.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.08x = 24,950.43 × 14,580.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.08x = 363,792,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,792,426.79/16,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,815.23

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