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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.80, 24,743.70 and 14,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.80, 24,743.70 and 14,801.40 is: 22,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.80 : 24,743.70 = 14,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.80/24,743.70 = 14,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.80x = 24,743.70 × 14,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.80x = 366,241,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,241,401.18/16,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,137.68

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