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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.72, 24,666.72 and 14,158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.72, 24,666.72 and 14,158.25 is: 21,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.72 : 24,666.72 = 14,158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.72/24,666.72 = 14,158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.72x = 24,666.72 × 14,158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.72x = 349,237,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,237,623.84/16,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,135.53

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