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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.72, 24,671.20 and 14,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.72, 24,671.20 and 14,161.25 is: 21,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.72 : 24,671.20 = 14,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.72/24,671.20 = 14,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.72x = 24,671.20 × 14,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.72x = 349,375,031
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,375,031/16,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.01

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