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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.70, 24,998.85 and 14,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.70, 24,998.85 and 14,927.10 is: 22,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.70 : 24,998.85 = 14,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.70/24,998.85 = 14,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.70x = 24,998.85 × 14,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.70x = 373,160,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,160,333.84/16,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,376.15

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