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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.67, 24,808.50 and 14,195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.67, 24,808.50 and 14,195.49 is: 21,267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.67 : 24,808.50 = 14,195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.67/24,808.50 = 14,195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.67x = 24,808.50 × 14,195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.67x = 352,168,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,168,813.67/16,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.95

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