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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,504.93, 24,717.01 and 14,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,504.93, 24,717.01 and 14,905.68 is: 22,322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,504.93 : 24,717.01 = 14,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,504.93/24,717.01 = 14,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,504.93x = 24,717.01 × 14,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,504.93x = 368,423,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,423,841.62/16,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.05

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