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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.49, 25,046.36 and 14,808.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.49, 25,046.36 and 14,808.61 is: 22,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.49 : 25,046.36 = 14,808.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.49/25,046.36 = 14,808.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.49x = 25,046.36 × 14,808.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.49x = 370,901,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,901,577.88/16,678.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.32

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