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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.07, 24,666.75 and 14,617.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.07, 24,666.75 and 14,617.17 is: 21,925.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.07 : 24,666.75 = 14,617.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.07/24,666.75 = 14,617.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.07x = 24,666.75 × 14,617.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.07x = 360,558,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,558,078.10/16,445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,925.00

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