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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.42, 24,773.70 and 14,854.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.42, 24,773.70 and 14,854.89 is: 22,258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.42 : 24,773.70 = 14,854.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.42/24,773.70 = 14,854.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.42x = 24,773.70 × 14,854.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.42x = 368,010,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,010,653.44/16,533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,258.60

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