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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.37, 24,774.13 and 14,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.37, 24,774.13 and 14,058.01 is: 21,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.37 : 24,774.13 = 14,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.37/24,774.13 = 14,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.37x = 24,774.13 × 14,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.37x = 348,274,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,274,967.28/16,533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.97

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